The Karnataka Assembly has passed two significant bills aimed at social reform and heritage preservation: the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2026, and the Karnataka Jnana Bhandar Manuscripts and Digitisation Bill, 2026.
A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.
'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'
Film director Sanoj Mishra has alleged that the marriage of actress Monalisa Bhonsle to a Muslim man is a case of 'love jihad' and plans to take the matter to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister.
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Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.
A 27-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide after an astrologer predicted marital problems, leading to distress and the tragic event.
Uttarakhand Police have filed the country's first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case involving alleged 'triple talaq' and 'halala'. The chargesheet, submitted in a Haridwar court, names nine individuals accused of dowry harassment, marital torture, and illegal divorce.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.
'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly shooting at a grocer's father over a dispute related to his son's love marriage.
A 29-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife's residence in northwest Delhi. The incident occurred after his wife left him due to domestic violence and allegations that he misrepresented himself as an Indian Forest Service officer.
Nine people have been arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district for allegedly abducting and torturing a man. The incident stemmed from a dispute related to the man's marriage to a woman whose former in-laws objected to the union.
A suspended sub-inspector (SI) of police was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a woman under the false promise of marriage.
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Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.
A Delhi court acquitted six individuals accused of kidnapping and forcing a minor girl into marriage, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the girl was taken from lawful guardianship or coerced into marriage.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting a minor girl after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim was allegedly beaten, molested, and held captive after refusing the proposal.
Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.
A man was arrested in Gorakhpur for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer to marry a woman and defrauding her family of Rs 15 lakh.
Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.
A 33-year-old female senior account executive in Gurugram died by suicide after jumping from her office building. Police have arrested her husband following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide.
A newly married man in Uttar Pradesh, India, allegedly fled with a substantial dowry after deceiving the bride's family by posing as an IAS officer. Police are investigating the incident as a potential serial scam.
A 27-year-old woman has accused her husband and in-laws of physical, mental, and sexual harassment, alleging religious deceit and torture in Maharashtra and Bihar.
A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a woman and attempting to force her religious conversion for marriage.
A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a constitutional challenge regarding gender discrimination within Parsi personal law, specifically focusing on whether a Parsi woman loses her religious identity upon marrying outside the community.
A 44-year-old man in Sikkim has been booked by police for allegedly defrauding a woman under the guise of marriage. The woman claims the man took money and concealed a prior relationship, leading to significant financial and emotional distress.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim faces serious allegations from ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq after announcing his marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, triggering a public war of words on social media.
The Gujarat government plans to amend the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act to address loopholes and prevent exploitation, particularly concerning "love jihad" cases. The proposed changes include mandatory parental notification and detailed information requirements for marriage registration.
Police in Jamshedpur have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of a teenage girl whose body was found in a school. The accused, who was married, had a relationship with the victim and allegedly killed her after she pressured him for marriage.
Actor Mouni Roy has issued her first statement regarding ongoing separation rumours with husband Suraj Nambiar, requesting privacy and urging media not to spread 'false narratives'.
The father of Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, has requested the intervention of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to ensure her safe return after she married a Muslim man in Kerala, alleging 'love jihad'.
A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that refusing marriage based on a 'kundali' mismatch after establishing a physical relationship can attract legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Section 69, addressing sexual intercourse obtained through deceptive means.
A Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the investigation continues.
A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.
A Bhopal court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, in a case alleging dowry death and harassment. The police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest, while the family of the deceased alleges foul play and demands a thorough investigation.
A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.
An actress and her family have been booked for allegedly cheating a London-based software engineer of Rs 9.35 crore under the pretext of marriage. The complaint was filed by the engineer's father, alleging that his son was duped over several years.
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