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…
