domestic violence

Horrific: Refused gold earrings, Pakistan man mutilates wife's genitalia

The victim's family has said that the couple used to fight often because they were unable to conceive.

Mar 20, 2018, 17:51 PM IST

Love in the time of WiFi: She turned off internet router, he unleashed torrent of punches

A woman was beaten up by her husband allegedly over switching off the WiFi connection to force him to go to sleep in Somajiguda area here, police said.

Mar 08, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

Jaipur stands third in cases of cruelty by husband

The Pink City of India is not a safe zone for married women.

Dec 04, 2017, 15:03 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

No complaint filed against Yuvraj Singh: Family lawyer

Akanksha has alleged that she was under pressure from her in-laws who wanted her to have a baby. She has also alleged that she named Yuvraj in the complaint as he was a mute spectator during her predicament.

Oct 18, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh, mother booked for domestic violence in a case filed by Yuvi's sister-in-law Akanksha Singh: Reports

India's iconic allrounder Yuvraj Singh, along with brother Zoravar Singh and mother Shabnam Singh, has been booked for a domestic violence case filed by Zoravar's wife and Bigg Boss 10 contestant Akanksha Singh, reports Spotboye.

Oct 18, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Nothing more heinous than crime on child by father: Delhi HC

Nothing can be more heinous than a father ravishing his own child, the Delhi High Court has observed while upholding the life imprisonment awarded to a man for raping and sodomising his nine-year-old daughter.

Oct 04, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Bobby Darling’s husband Ramneek Sharma breaks his silence on domestic violence complaint against him

Bobby Darling (47), born transsexual, underwent sex change surgery in Bangkok in 2015 to become a woman.

Sep 06, 2017, 08:30 AM IST

Bobby Darling accuses husband Ramnik Sharma of domestic violence, files FIR

Former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Bobby Darling aka Pakhi Sharma (after she underwent sex change surgery) is back in news. Unfortunately, this time it's not a happy one.

Sep 04, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

Taylor Swift makes donation to charity aiding sexual assault survivors

After winning the groping case against former Colorado DJDavid Mueller, Taylor Swift announced in a statement that she'd be donating some of her fortune to charities that aid the survivors of sexual assault.

Aug 17, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

Mandana Karimi withdraws domestic violence complaint against hubby Gaurav Gupta; tries to 'save marriage'

Former 'Bigg Boss' contestant and model Mandana Karimi had grabbed headlines over her troubled marriage. It was earlier reported that the Iranian beauty has filed a domestic violence case against her in-laws. Now, the actress has reportedly withdrawn the complaint.

Aug 03, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Delhi HC turns saviour of teenager, paves way for her education

In the order, the high court asked the senior police officers of the area to "take measures for her protection of life and liberty".

Jun 15, 2017, 19:39 PM IST

You are more qualified, you can't sit idle and be parasite on husband's income — Delhi court tells woman

A Delhi court refused to enhance the monthly interim maintenance awarded to a woman in a domestic violence case, saying she was not supposed to sit idle at home and be a parasite on the husband’s earnings.

Mar 27, 2017, 13:10 PM IST

Court comes to rescue of old woman, asks son to vacate house

Coming to the aid of a 74-year- old widow, who was harassed by her son and daughter-in-law, a Delhi court has asked the couple to vacate her house, saying there is rampant abuse and misuse of the domestic violence and dowry laws to "silence and arm-twist the aging parents".

Jan 30, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Russian MPs back reducing punishment for domestic violence

Russian MPs on Wednesday backed a controversial bill reducing the punishment for some forms of domestic violence in a crucial second reading, despite protests from rights activists.

Jan 26, 2017, 01:00 AM IST

'Over 82% domestic violence victims in Bihar not satisfied with redress services'

Over 82 per cent victims of domestic violence in Bihar remain dissatisfied with redress services provided by relevant institutions such as helplines, police stations, NGOs in the state, a study has found.

Nov 29, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

Ex-Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law arrested under Domestic Violence Act

Former Delhi Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law Syed Muhammed Imran was on Sunday arrested by the Delhi Police under the Domestic Violence Act. 

Nov 13, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Domestic violence linked to raumatic brain injury!

Head injuries are among the most common type suffered in domestic violence, which can lead to repetitive brain injuries that often have chronic, life-changing effects, much like what we see in athletes.

Oct 17, 2016, 13:44 PM IST

Former Odisha CM's son charges wife with harassment, extramarital affair

Sishir Gamang, son of former Odisha Chief Minister Giridhar Gamang, on Saturday charged his wife with harassment, torture of their minor son and an extramarital affair.

Oct 01, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Woman dies under mysterious circumstances in west Delhi

The woman, identified as Lakshmi, yesterday died after falling from the balcony of her residence.

Aug 24, 2016, 00:19 AM IST