Dowry harassment

Noida shocker! Father-in-law, husband accused of assaulting woman for dowry in posh high-rise society; duo arrested

The alleged assault took place inside the 14th-floor Cleo County flat under Phase 3 Police Station limits on Thursday. CCTV footage from inside the house has also surfaced on social media, purportedly showing the woman's father-in-law and her husband attacking her and her family members, who were also present.

Aug 13, 2022, 08:42 AM IST

Any relative of victim woman can file complaint against cruelty and dowry harassment under Section 498A: SC

Section 498A was introduced to protect married women from being subjected to matrimonial cruelty.

May 01, 2019, 12:22 PM IST

SC allows immediate arrests for dowry harassment cases under 498A IPC

Amending its order, the CJI-led three-judge bench observed that the misuse of Section 498A has caused social unrest but added that it's not for the courts to fill in legislative gaps.

Sep 14, 2018, 11:34 AM IST

Newly married woman commits suicide over dowry harassment

A newly married woman allegedly committed suicide over dowry harassment by her mother-in-law, at HSR layout in the city.

Dec 02, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

Radhe Maa not named as accused in dowry harassment case

Self styled 'godwoman' Radhe Maa, who was questioned last year in connection with a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman, has not been named as an accused in the case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.

Jul 05, 2016, 18:11 PM IST