Domestic Violence
- Middle East
UAE imposes up to Rs 22L fine for offenders under new domestic violence law
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new domestic violence law to enhance victim protection and impose stricter penalties on offenders. Federal Decree-Law No 13 of 2024 was passed to address…
- India
Govt’s NRI cell got over 400 complaints in 2022: Report
New Delhi: The government’s NRI cell received over 400 complaints from women in 2022, with key issues ranging from domestic violence, confiscation of passports, desertion to dowry demands and child custody disputes.…
- Telangana
Telangana survey uncovers disturbing rates of domestic violence
Hyderabad: A recent survey conducted by the women’s rights organizations Mahila Kisan Adhikar Manch (MAKAM) and the Society for Promoting Participatory Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM) has revealed alarming statistics regarding domestic violence against…
- India
Domestic Violence Act applicable irrespective of religious affiliation: SC
New Delhi: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is a civil code that is applicable to every woman in India irrespective of her religious affiliation or social background, the…
- Telangana
Telangana: Husband lodges domestic violence complaint against wife
Hyderabad: A man in Kamareddy district dressed only in his underwear has lodged a complaint against his wife for domestic violence. Traditionally, it is women who report such issues, but this case…
- Telangana
Telangana: Man succumbs to burns after wife throws boiling water
Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, a woman allegedly threw boiling water at her husband following a heated argument on Wednesday. The husband sustained severe burns and tragically passed away on…
- News
Bombay HC upholds Rs 3 crore compensation for domestic violence
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court judgment in a domestic violence case in which a man was ordered to pay Rs 3 crore compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh monthly…
- World
US: Wealthy Indian-origin family found dead, cops suspect domestic violence
New York: A wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their USD 5 million mansion in the US state of Massachusetts in an apparent domestic violence incident, according…
- Sports
Mohammed Shami gets bail in domestic violence case
Kolkata: A lower court in Kolkata on Tuesday granted bail to ace India speedster Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case filed against him by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. Shami’s elder…
- India
7 arrests in 10 yrs, Gujarat woman files cases against husband
Mehsana: A woman from Mehsana, Gujarat, has had her husband arrested for domestic violence seven times in less than 10 years. However, each time, she would step in as a guarantor and…
- India
Mohammed Shami’s wife moves SC accusing cricketer of physical assault, affairs
Hyderabad: Cricketer Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday after her plea against her husband was rejected by the Calcutta High Court. Hasin Jahan has accused Shami of…
- Mumbai
Mumbai Shocker: Cop forces rape victim to walk 2 km for medical test
Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a Dalit woman lawyer – who had complained of rape, black magic practices and domestic violence by her in-laws and others – was allegedly made to walk…
- Telangana
Telangana ranks second in domestic violence cases
Hyderabad: Telangana has ranked second in the country in cases of domestic violence. Assam is at number one and Delhi at number three. The incidents of domestic violence are significantly increasing day…
- Telangana
Telangana: 8 years after domestic violence case filed, 7 receive 2 years jail term
Hyderabad: Seven members of a family were handed a two-year jail term, eight years after a case of domestic violence and dowry harassment was filed against them. The accused included a husband…
- Telangana
Hyderabad, other districts of Telangana see surge in domestic violence
Hyderabad: The statistics of crimes against women in the state show that the incidents of atrocities against women in Telangana are increasing day by day. It is a matter of concern that…
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