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KOLKATA: Calcutta High Court directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to pay his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and daughter a monthly alimony of Rs 4 lakh as maintenance during the ongoing legal battle with his spouse. Jahan had moved the high court against a district sessions court's order directing the cricketer to pay Rs 50,000 to his wife and Rs 80,000 to her daughter in 2023. "In my considered opinion, a sum of Rs 1,50,000 per month to the petitioner no.1 (wife) and Rs 2,50,000 to her daughter ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh per month interim maintenance to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan and a sum of Rs 2.5 lakh towards the care and expenses of their minor daughter. A Bench of Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee was hearing an appeal filed by Hasin Jahan challenging a decision of the Alipore Sessions Judge who had directed Mohammed Shami to pay Rs 50 thousand per month to Hasin Jahan and Rs 80 thousand to their daughte ...Read More >
Azamgarh: A shocking case of family violence rocked Azamgarh district on Tuesday when a 32-year-old man opened fire on his mother, young son and daughter, and then took his own life. The incident took place in Ward No. 10 of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar under Jehanaganj police station limits. According to initial reports, Neeraj Pandey, who worked at a petrol station in Varanasi, had returned to his native village just a day earlier. Around noon, in an apparent fit of rage during a domestic d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Raja Chaudhary, in his latest interview with Hindi Rush, opened up on many things personal. He talked about his divorce from ex-wife Shweta Tiwari, her failed second marriage and daughter, Palak Tiwari's rumoured relationship. In an interview with Hindi Rush, he shared, "Resolving an issue or not is secondary, what is important is that, as humans, we need to have at least one conversation about the issue. Instead of creating that opportunity, Shweta brutally decided to take my ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Hindi was a "friend to all Indian languages", adding that there should be "no opposition" to any foreign tongues. This comes as several political parties have criticised the Centre over three-language policy, accusing it of Hindi imposition."I sincerely believe that Hindi can't be opposed ('virodhi') to any Indian language. Hindi is a friend ('sakhi') of all Indian languages," Amit Shah said. Shah was addressing the golden jubilee ce ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 90-day nationwide mediation campaign to resolve pending disputes across courts -- from district courts to high courts -- will begin on July 1, the Supreme Court's mediation and conciliation project committee (MCPC) and the national legal services authority (NALSA) announced on Thursday. The campaign, Mediation for the Nation, will be organised under the guidance of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai, patron of NALSA, along with NALSA executive chairman and senior Supreme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Supreme Court's Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) will have a 90-day long "For the Nation" mediation campaign starting July 1 to settle pending cases. The pan-India mediation campaign would continue till September 30, 2025. "Mediation 'For the Nation' campaign is being launched across India to settle the pending cases and make people believe that mediation as a mechanism for dispute resolution is pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Supreme Court's Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) will have a 90-day long "For the Nation" mediation campaign starting July 1 to settle pending cases. The pan-India mediation campaign would continue till September 30, 2025. Also Read | Udhampur Encounter: 1 Terrorist Killed in Gunfight With Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir. "Mediation 'For the Nation' campaign is being launched across India to ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The sessions court recently increased the compensation given to a woman in a domestic violence case from ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore after noticing that her husband and in-laws were multimillionaires. Setting aside the order of a magistrate court, the additional sessions judge said that the compensation amount had to be substantially enhanced so as to compensate her for 20 years of torture and economic abuse. The woman had approached the court claiming she was subjected to years of domestic vio ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Noting that a person running an elevator company would surely be "rolling in money", a sessions court increased the compensation for a domestic violence survivor from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The judge said a substantial enhancement was needed to compensate for the 20 years of torture, humiliation and economic abuse the 41-year-old woman suffered at the hands of her 44-year-old husband. The monthly maintenance was also hiked from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for the woman and their minor dau ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The shocking case of a woman's body found stuffed in a travel bag at Bachupally has been cracked within 48 hours. Police have arrested her live-in partner for committing the murder following a domestic dispute. Balanagar Zone DCP Suresh Kumar shared the case details during a press briefing. The deceased, Tara Behera (33), and the accused, Vijay Thofa (30), both hailed from Nepal. The two reportedly met through Facebook while living in their home country. Tara, a mother of two, entere ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a landmark ruling that underscores the judiciary's firm stance against domestic abuse, a Mumbai sessions court has significantly increased the compensation awarded to a woman in a domestic violence case -- from a meagre Rs 5 lakh to a substantial Rs 1 crore. The court observed that the woman's husband, a wealthy businessman running an elevator company, and his family were "crorepatis" and held ample financial means to provide fair restitution. The court observed that the woman's hu ...Read More >
Odisha Vigilance officials have arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Babita Suna of Mahila Police Station, Berhampur, while she was allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant. The bribe was reportedly demanded to help the complainant and his mother in a case that Suna was investigating. According to reports, Suna had threatened to arrest the complainant unless she was paid the demanded bribe. Finding no way out, the complainant alerted Odisha Vigilance, leading to a sting opera ...Read More >
Thrissur: The deaths of a mother and daughter in their rented home in Padiyur have been confirmed as homicides, with the postmortem report confirming that both victims were strangled to death. The police have launched a manhunt for the accused, Premkumar (45), a native of Ithithanam, Kottayam. Premkumar was out on bail for murdering his first wife, Vidya, in 2019. He allegedly killed Vidya to pursue a relationship with an old lover. In the current incident, Mani (74) and her daughter Rekha (43 ...Read More >
Kochi: Telltale signs of a dysfunctional family and possible psychological issues have emerged as reasons which led to the alleged murder of Kalyani, a three-year-old girl at Moozhikulam near Nedumbassery in Ernakulam district. The Nedumbassery police have booked Sandhya, the mother of Kalyani, after the girl's body was found from the Chalakudy river by 2.30 am on Tuesday after a search that lasted for hours. Sandhya has been in police custody ever since the missing case was reported. Sandhya be ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three people, including Atul Subhash's wife, Nikita Singhania, have been arrested in connection with his suicide case, Karnataka Police said. Subhash allegedly died by suicide after accusing his wife of harassment. Nikita Singhania was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana. According to the police, the other two accused, identified as Nisha Singhania (Nikita's mother) and Anurag Singhania (her brother), were arrested in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. All three have been remanded to judicial cu ...Read More >
A Bengaluru techie's suicide sparks calls for reform of Section 498A. Advocate Vikas Pahwa highlights misuse of the anti-dowry harassment law. False cases cause distress and financial strain on families. Advocate Sumit Gehlot emphasizes the need for safeguards and accountability. He suggests mediation and better training for legal professionals. Victims of false cases can file counter-complaints.Senior lawyer Vikas Pahwa on Wednesday called for immediate reforms to curb misuse of Section 498A, d ...Read More >
A day after a 34-year-old techie from Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after blaming his wife and her family, the police on Tuesday said they have been booked for abetment of suicide. Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in Bengaluru, left behind a 24-page death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged was years long of emotional distress of marital issues; multiple cases filed against him and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and a judge based in Uttar Pradesh, police said. ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The death by suicide of an automobile company executive, which sent shockwaves on Monday, has taken an intriguing turn as it occurred against the backdrop of an ongoing family court battle. It is alleged that he took the extreme step as his wife and in-laws demanded ?3 crore to withdraw the cases filed against him and ?30 lakh for visitation rights to see his son. The incident came to light when Atul sent an email to an NGO working for men facing domestic violence cases and related m ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, issued a stern warning about the misuse of the cruelty law in marital dispute cases, emphasizing the need to prevent its exploitation as a weapon of harassment. The observation comes against the backdrop of public outrage over the tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, allegedly driven by harassment from his wife and in-laws. The court's warning highlights growing concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Cod ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The case of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash who died by suicide citing alleged harassment by his estranged wife has opened up a debate on misuse of anti dowry law. Mumbai-based lawyer Abha Singh described the case as a 'gross misuse of law,' stating that false charges and harassment led to the death of the victim, suffering from harassment from his wife and in-laws. Lawyer Abha Singh also emphasized that the misuse of dowry laws could ultimately deny justice to those who genuinely need pr ...Read More >
Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case: An FIR has been filed against 4 people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption. The FIR based on a complaint by Atul's brother was lodged at the Marathahalli police station in Bengaluru. The FIR has been filed under section 108 (abetment of suicide) and section 3 (5) (establishes joint crim ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): The case of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash who died by suicide citing alleged harassment by his estranged wife has opened up a debate on misuse of ant--dowry lawy. Mumbai-based lawyer Abha Singh described the case as a 'gross misuse of law,' stating that false charges and harassment led to the death of the victim, suffering from harassment from his wife and in-laws. Lawyer Abha Singh also emphasized that the misuse of dowry laws could ultimately d ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The museum police have arrested three caretakers of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for allegedly injuring a two-and-a-half-year-old child. The accused -- Ajitha, Maheswari, and Sindhu were taken into custody on Tuesday under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the BNS. The incident reportedly happened when the child was hurt in the genital area as a punishment for urinating on the bed. The injury came to light when the child was being bathed. On noticing it, CWC Genera ...Read More >
Nargis Fakhri's sister Aliya Fakhri has been charged with the murder of her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs. Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri's sister Aliya Fakhri has been accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs. Although Nargis has not issued a comment about the case, a source close to the actress has revealed that she found out about the incident through the news. Meanwhile, Nargis and Aliya's mother has denied the charges leveled against Aliya. A source told India Today that Nargis ...Read More >
Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna - Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence, at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi yesterday. Delivering his address, Shri Chouhan stated that the Government has taken a slew of initiatives for women's economic and social development. He stressed that gender-based violence is not an issue that persists in rural areas, but in urban ar ...Read More >
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