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Every dowry harassment complaint serious: Allahabad HC

The court noted that Section 304B prescribes imprisonment of not less than seven years, which may extend to life imprisonment, and that life imprisonment is not mandatory in every case.

Updated 5 hours ago

Kabaddi player, parents booked in dowry death case in Rohtak

Inspector Jasbir Singh, station house officer (SHO) of Bahu Akbarpur police station, said they received information around 4pm on Friday regarding the incident. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 1 day ago

After Greater Noida woman’s death, husband, mother-in-law held in dowry case

Police also said the post-mortem examination found ligature marks around the woman’s neck and no other external injuries, indicating death by hanging. (Representational image)

Published 4 days ago

Hunt to nab Delhi Police constable who shot wife dead; dowry claim being probed

The couple were on their two-wheeler when they stopped after an argument ensued before the constable allegedly opened fire and fled.

Updated 20 days ago

In Twisha Sharma case, AIIMS' key report reveals skin tissues match gym belt

Twisha's husband and accused Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh after CBI officials leave Giribala Singh's house following the detailed investigation of 3 hours with recreation in Twisha Sharma death case. (ANI Video Grab/FILE)

Updated 22 days ago

Delhi ‘dowry death’ victim ‘hid abuse for weeks, hoped job would end taunts’

A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony area,

Updated 27 days ago

Lucknow: Newlywed found hanging after honemyoon plan changed; husband, 5 kin booked

Representational image (Sourced)

Updated 27 days ago

‘Was murdered or…’: Newlywed Delhi woman dies, family alleges dowry abuse

Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area and questioning residents to reconstruct her movements before her death.

Updated 27 days ago

Dowry demands, ‘love’ marriage, abuse: Shocking claims in Delhi woman's death

The police said they are verifying the allegations levelled by the deceased woman's family.

Updated 28 days ago

Delhi woman, who got married in April, dies after fall, family alleges murder

The deceased, a resident of Pushp Vihar, was found critically injured after an alleged fall from the B-Block of NDMC Flats at Palika Kunj on Saturday.

Updated 29 days ago

Ludhiana: Woman found dead, husband arrested for dowry death

Following the complaint, Shimlapuri Police Station registered an FIR against her husband, mother-in-law and two sisters-in-law under sections 80 (2) (dowry death) and 3 (5) (common intention) of the BNS . (HT File)

Published 31 days ago

24-yr-old woman found dead in Delhi; husband, father-in-law held for dowry death

The officer said the initial probe suggested that she died by suicide. (Representative photo)

Updated 37 days ago

Twisha ‘dowry death’ case: CBI recreates crime scene with mother-in-law, husband

CBI officials, along with forensic and crime scene experts, asked Giribala and Samarth Singh to give a detailed account of the incident.

Updated 63 days ago

Delhi court convicts husband, mother-in-law in dowry death case

Delhi court convicts husband, mother-in-law in dowry death case

Published 63 days ago

Newly married woman found dead in Lucknow; kin allege dowry harassment

Police said they inspected the scene and sent the body for postmortem examination after completing inquest proceedings.

Updated 63 days ago

Twisha Sharma death probe: CBI gets 5-day custody of mother-in-law Giribala

Former district judge Giribala Singh being taken out of CBI office, to be produced before a court in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma, in Bhopal on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Updated 66 days ago

Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law seen feeding stray dog in new clip | WATCH

Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh seen feeding stray dog the morning after the Jabalpur High Court squashed her anticipatory bail in death case

Published 67 days ago

Twist in Nikki Bhati dowry murder case after months, family settles with in-laws

Nikki’s parents-in-law agreed to transfer property to her son as part of the settlement, her father Bhikari Singh told HT. (HT Archive)

Updated 67 days ago

No money for personal needs, ₹2 lakh dowry: CBI FIR's revelations in Twisha case

Twisha’s family paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh at the demand of her mother-in-law Giribala Singh, according to the FIR.

Updated 69 days ago

‘Better to have divorced daughter’: Top remarks in Twisha Sharma case SC hearing

During the hearing, the Supreme Court called on media to exercise restraint in their coverage of the case and stated that media must not record statements of the victim's family, reducing their pain of losing a daughter to mere "sound bytes".

Updated 70 days ago

'Better to have a divorced daughter than dead one': Govt in Twisha Sharma case

Twisha Sharma was found dead at her marital house in Bhopal on May 12

Updated 70 days ago

Twisha Sharma cremated after second post-mortem in Bhopal ‘dowry death’ case

The victim was cremated at Bhopal’s Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat, with her brother, Harshit, lighting the funeral pyre.

Updated 70 days ago

Bhumi Pednekar reacts to video of men making inappropriate suggestions

Bhumi Pednekar is shocked to see the mentality of the youth in today's age.

Updated 70 days ago

AIIMS team says Twisha Sharma's second autopsy report might take time

Ex army men and family members of the Bhopal alleged dowry death case victim, Twisha Sharma carry the mortal remains during her last rites at the crematorium, in Bhopal on Sunday.

Updated 71 days ago

SC takes cognisance of Twisha Sharma death case, CJI to hear matter tomorrow

The top court’s intervention comes amid growing scrutiny over the probe into Sharma’s death at her in-laws’ residence.

Published 71 days ago

'Stop romanticising marriage’: Ridhi Dogra pens note after Bhopal dowry death

Ridhi Dogra has penned a note on marriage and modern relationships.

Updated 72 days ago

Autopsy by AIIMS Delhi doctors, notice to mother-in-law: HC on Twisha death case

The woman in her 30s, originally from Noida in Uttar Pradesh, was found dead on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.

Updated 73 days ago

Why did Twisha's mother-in-law call judges, CCTV vendors? Family seeks answers

Bhopal police have issued a third and final notice to Giribala Singh for recording her statement in connection with the case.

Updated 73 days ago

Husband held after newlywed found hanging in west Delhi home

Police said the couple got married around two months ago, on March 12, after being in a relationship for nearly 10 years. (Representational image)

Published 74 days ago

Teen brother of husband apprehended in west Delhi dowry death case

The woman’s 27-year-old husband and his 22-year-old brother were arrested earlier in the case. (Representational image)

Published 74 days ago

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