News for 'dowry harassment case'

CCTV shows Nikki's husband outside home when she was 'set on fire'

CCTV shows Nikki's husband outside home when she was 'set on fire'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The footage from outside a shop near the Bhati family's home shows a youth, who locals claimed was Vipin, standing behind a car and then suddenly running.

Bombay HC grants interim bail to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Bombay HC grants interim bail to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A sessions court had rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Radhe Maa on Thursday.

Kerala court sentences husband to 10 years in jail for Vismaya's dowry death

Kerala court sentences husband to 10 years in jail for Vismaya's dowry death

Rediff.com24 May 2022

A Kerala court on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years in jail the husband of Vismaya, an Ayurveda medical student who hanged herself in her marital home in June last year, for dowry death.

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Manisha, from Rathauda village under Chhaprauli police station limits, recorded a video and left a three-page suicide note before her death, they said.

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from his wife and her family.

Former Haryana IG gets bail in molestation case

Former Haryana IG gets bail in molestation case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The case against Ahlawat was registered at Yamunanagar police station on June 8 on the charges of sexual harassment of the woman lawyer in 2002 when he was the then Superintendent of Police (SP) of Yamunanagar.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court said that if violated, the investigating officer will be at liberty to approach the court for cancellation of Khan's bail.

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The number of cases of insult to the modesty of women, kidnapping of women, abduction of women, cruelty by husband and in-laws and dowry death stand at 197, 1,580, 159, 1,712 and 56, respectively, it said.

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The top court said the direction to create family welfare committees in every district and the power conferred in them was 'not in accord with the statutory framework'.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Mother-in-law, brother-in-law flee home

Bengaluru techie suicide: Mother-in-law, brother-in-law flee home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The mother-in-law and brother-in-law of Atul Subhash, a techie who committed suicide in Bengaluru, have fled their home in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. The techie's death has sparked controversy, with allegations of harassment from his estranged wife and her family. Police are investigating the matter.

Inconsistent decisions shake public trust, says SC; slams HC judge

Inconsistent decisions shake public trust, says SC; slams HC judge

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded a Karnataka High Court judge for passing an inconsistent verdict, highlighting the crucial importance of consistent judicial outcomes for maintaining public trust. The court emphasized that inconsistent decisions from different benches undermine faith in the judiciary and can lead to "forum shopping" and other unethical practices.

'Beat me up after...': Atul Subhash's wife in police complaint

'Beat me up after...': Atul Subhash's wife in police complaint

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Nikita said she got married to Subhash on April 26, 2019. She alleged that after marriage her husband and in-laws were dissatisfied with what her parents gave them during the wedding and demanded Rs 10 lakh more.

Opposition skips high tea as Hindi row looms over Maha session

Opposition skips high tea as Hindi row looms over Maha session

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Confirming the development, Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve of the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said the boycott is a mark of protest against a "dishonest government".

House where my daughter was set on fire...: Nikki Bhati's father wants bulldozer action

House where my daughter was set on fire...: Nikki Bhati's father wants bulldozer action

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'I lost my daughter. She won't come back, but such monsters should be destroyed'

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The daughter-in-law of BSP Rajya Sabha member Narendra Kashyap was on Wednesday found dead inside the bathroom of their house in Sanjay Nagar in mysterious circumstances.

A love story gone sour: Chiru's son-in-law goes to jail

A love story gone sour: Chiru's son-in-law goes to jail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

This is straight out of a Tollywood potboiler; only, this one does not end so well. Sirish Bhardwaj, the son-in-law of actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi, on Wednesday surrendered before a local court after evading arrest for over four months in a dowry harassment case.

Engineer ends life in UP, blames wife, in-laws for harassment in video

Engineer ends life in UP, blames wife, in-laws for harassment in video

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 33-year-old engineer, Mohit Yadav, died by suicide in a hotel room near Etawah railway station, leaving behind a video message accusing his wife and in-laws of mentally harassing him over property issues. The incident comes just months after a similar case involving techie Atul Subhash in Bengaluru, who also ended his life alleging harassment by his estranged wife and her family. Yadav's family alleged that his in-laws pressured him to transfer his property to his wife's name and threatened him when he refused. Police are investigating the case.

Maha officer alleges husband put spy cameras in bedroom

Maha officer alleges husband put spy cameras in bedroom

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The 31-year-old woman alleged her husband, also a government employee, had installed cameras in the bathroom, too, the police said on Tuesday.

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

Nehru's gift to Baroda queen caught in marital dispute

Nehru's gift to Baroda queen caught in marital dispute

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A 1951 model antique hand-made classic Rolls Royce car, a single model till date valuing more than Rs 2.5 crore at present and ordered by first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the erstwhile 'maharani' of Baroda, has become a major bone of contention in a matrimonial dispute in the Supreme Court.

National Kabaddi player's wife commits suicide, alleges harassment, dowry

National Kabaddi player's wife commits suicide, alleges harassment, dowry

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

In a long video message and a suicide note, Lalita has accused her in-laws and husband of "mental and physical harassment" over several issues, including dowry and her past.

Chiru's son-in-law remanded to police custody

Chiru's son-in-law remanded to police custody

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

G Shirish Bharadwaj, the son-in-law of actor turned politician Chiranjeevi, was on Friday remanded to two-day police custody by a local court in connection with a dowry harassment case.

HC stays arrest of Arjun's grandson

HC stays arrest of Arjun's grandson

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Justices Imtiyaz Murtaza and V K Verma also asked the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant Madhvendra Singh to file their counter-affidavits.

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A man landed at a private school in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh and pronounced "triple talaq" to his wife in front of her students while she was taking a class, the police said on Thursday.

1 or 2 instances of assault do not make cruelty case: Delhi court

1 or 2 instances of assault do not make cruelty case: Delhi court

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

"One or two instances of physical assault," even if found to be true, cannot make for a case of cruelty for the purpose of satisfying unlawful demand, a Delhi court has observed, while discharging the in-laws of a woman in a dowry harassment case.

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

"My son used to say that there is a lot of corruption but he will fight as he is on the path of truth. He was broken from inside, though he didn't tell anyone anything," Subhash's father Pawan Kumar told ANI.

'I am pure, pious', proclaims 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

'I am pure, pious', proclaims 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Self-styled 'godwoman' Radhe Maa has been issued summons by police in connection with a dowry harassment case but she remained unfazed claiming she was a "pure and pious" woman.

Lifer for woman, son in dowry case

Lifer for woman, son in dowry case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Inderjit Singh and his mother were sentenced for forcing Rajwant Kaur (Singh's wife) to commit suicide in December 2001.

5-year-old daughter's sketch reveals father killing mother

5-year-old daughter's sketch reveals father killing mother

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The victim's daughter told the family members that her father had strangled her mother and even attempted to depict the incident through a drawing.

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Troubles increased for Sukhvinder Kaur alias Radhe Maa, the self-styled godwoman, on Thursday, with a court in Mumbai denying her pre-arrest bail and a Gujarat MLA seeking probe against her in connection with a suicide case in Kutch district.

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for exceeding its authority and misusing its powers. The latest rebuke came on Thursday, when the court accused the agency of 'crossing all limits' in a money laundering probe against a Tamil Nadu state-run liquor retailer. This follows a string of similar observations by the Supreme Court and high courts across India, raising concerns about the ED's investigative practices and the potential for misuse of its powers.

You worship goddesses, yet...: SC slams man for abandoning wife, daughters

You worship goddesses, yet...: SC slams man for abandoning wife, daughters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India harshly criticized a man for abandoning his wife and minor daughters, calling his actions "cruel" and questioning his humanity. The court demanded the man provide financial support to his family, including his daughters, before it would consider any favorable orders in his case. The man had previously been convicted of domestic abuse and fraudulently removing his wife's uterus. The court's strong stance highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for legal protection for women and children in India.

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of "preserving their family tree", need to be educated that it is their son and not his wife whose chromosomes will decide the child's gender, the Delhi high court has observed.

Mumbai's Sewri fast track court to work this Sunday

Mumbai's Sewri fast track court to work this Sunday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

In a bid to clear the backlog of minor cases, the principal judge of Mumbai's Sewri fast track court, ML Chauhan, has said they will hold a Maha Adalat on Sunday, March 3, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

Grateful to judicial system: Shami's estranged wife after arrest warrant issued against him

Grateful to judicial system: Shami's estranged wife after arrest warrant issued against him

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

After an arrest warrant was issued against Mohammed Shami, his estranged wife Hasin Jahan on Tuesday said she is grateful to the judicial system.

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Controversial godwoman Radhe Maa has often been slammed for her ostentatious lifestyle. Yet her ardent devotees have chosen to ignore critics and immerse themselves in her 'aura'. But recent developments may have left them shocked... and contemplating!

SC orders release of prisoners to decongest jails amid Covid surge

SC orders release of prisoners to decongest jails amid Covid surge

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Referring to a judgement, the top court asked authorities not to arrest mechanically in cases where the maximum sentence is up to seven years of jail term.

Calling spouse bhoot, pishach not cruelty: HC

Calling spouse bhoot, pishach not cruelty: HC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Patna high court has observed that the use of 'filthy language' by an estranged couple, who call each other names like 'bhoot' (ghost) and 'pishach' (vampire), does not tantamount to 'cruelty'.