Families of bride and groom clash after chicken replaces mutton in wedding menu
The grooms family had reportedly been assured that mutton curry would be served but on the wedding day, the bride's family said they were short of money. What ensued was absolute carnage.
Feb 27, 2019, 18:45 PM IST
12 persons booked in Maharashtra for 'selling' 2 Rajasthani women for dowry
The victims' family managed to raise Rs 5,00,000 and handed it over to the Ravals, but later they demanded another Rs 4,00,000.
Oct 22, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
Lucknow: Groom's head tonsured after allegedly demanding bike, gold chain in dowry
A groom's head was allegedly shaved off by the bride's family after he insisted for more dowry and subsequently refused to marry.
Oct 22, 2018, 14:18 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
Woman calls off wedding after groom demands cash, car
A 30-year-old woman called off her wedding here with a Kolkata man following alleged demands of cash and a car as dowry by the groom-to-be on the day of marriage, the police said today.
Jul 10, 2018, 21:46 PM IST
Former untouchables, contemporary invisibles: Why the SC/ST Act matters, and why the Supreme Court needs to ensure justice
The SC has pulled a balancing act before with empowering laws. It needs only to look at dowry if it wants to ensure justice with the SC/ST Act.
Apr 04, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Only tall dreams matter: Three-foot bride and groom show love conquers all
Monali Kavle and Sandip Geete showed that where there's love, there's a way. And just for the record, both said a big no to dowry.
Mar 15, 2018, 18:32 PM IST
Andhra techie tries to electrocute wife for giving birth to girl, arrested
A software professional in Andhra Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife by electrocuting her.
Feb 05, 2018, 12:25 PM IST
Declare money received from in-laws: Haryana govt tells new joinees
People joining Haryana government services will have to adhere to anti-dowry laws by declaring items, assets and money they received from their in-laws, an official release said.
Jan 21, 2018, 23:31 PM IST
Woman accuses husband of dowry harrasment, running flesh trade in UP's Basti
A woman has filed a complaint against her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district for allegedly harrasing her for dowry and running a sex racket, the police said on Sunday. The complaint was filed last Friday, along with a few audio clips, which have been sent for probe, said SP Sankalp Sharma.
Jan 21, 2018, 23:27 PM IST
UP man living in Saudi gives triple talaq to wife via SMS
Victim's father has not registered a police complaint claiming that the divorce process is complete
Jan 06, 2018, 18:36 PM IST
Watch: Woman beaten, forced out of home for dowry in Hyderabad
A video has surfaced from Hyderabad which shows a woman been beaten for dowry. The woman was forcibly expelled from home.
Nov 20, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
This Bihar govt video is a slap to those seeking dowry - watch
In association with UNICEF, the Bihar government released the video in October.
Oct 29, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
Nitish Kumar says, to invite me for marriage, speak out that no dowry has been taken
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had on October 2 launched a campaign against dowry and child marriage
Oct 09, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Bihar begins campaign against child marriage, dowry
A massive campaign against child marriage and dowry was launched in Bihar on Monday, officials said.
Oct 02, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
SC rules out immediate arrest in dowry cases, directs states to form family welfare committee
Putting an end to immediate arrests in dowry harassment cases, under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) , the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that police can not take 'coercive' action without conducting a preliminary inquiry. The court's order came in the wake of alleged misuse of the anti-dowry harassment law framed in 1983.
Jul 28, 2017, 06:59 AM IST
Dowry death: Three of family sentenced to 10 years jail in UP
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each on the convicts.
Jul 26, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
UP: Woman attacked with knife by in-laws over property dispute in Vrindavan, brother-in-law arrested
In an another case of dowry-related violence, a woman was allegedly attacked with a knife by her in-laws over a property dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan.
Jul 19, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Bride walks out of marriage after groom demands SUV
Angry over the sudden demand, the bride's family members closed the doors of the banquet hall, not allowing the groom's family to leave the venue.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:59 PM IST
Woman strangulated to death by in-laws for dowry in Uttar Pradesh
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly strangulated to death by her in-laws over dowry demand at Khampur village in the district, police said on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
