"domestic-violence"

Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly’s Austrian businessman husband Peter Haag under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing cruelty, intimidation, and harassment.

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Belagavi police arrested Aravind Gavali after he allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law in Aladakatti village over anger linked to not being shown his newborn during a video call leaving her critically injured in ICU while investigation is underway into the attack

A man allegedly beheaded his wife in Meerpet, Hyderabad, over suspicion. The accused attacked her at their residence, police said. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway as authorities search for the suspect following the shocking incident

A man in Karnataka’s Belagavi district allegedly set his wife on fire after objecting to her wearing a nightdress. The woman sustained severe burns and was shifted for treatment, while the accused has been arrested and an investigation is underway

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

NFHS-5 data reveals that 37 percent of married women in Telangana face spousal violence, with alcohol abuse emerging as a major trigger. Despite high prevalence, most victims do not seek institutional help, highlighting deep-rooted social acceptance and systemic gaps.

A pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana’s Jagtial district following a domestic dispute. The accused reportedly attacked her with a knife, killing her on the spot

A police constable was booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing his wife using her caste name and assaulting her in public while intoxicated. A video of the incident went viral, prompting police action

In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident

A daily wage labourer in Jodhpur was arrested for the prolonged sexual abuse of his two daughters. The crimes surfaced after the 15-year-old victim spoke out, revealing that her elder sister had been systematically exploited for over 12 years

In Sitha Nagar, Medak, a 25-year-old man allegedly beat his father, Langidi Lakshmaiah, to death after being denied money for alcohol. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem

A man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly killing his wife by setting her on fire at their Nallakunta residence, reportedly over suspicion of infidelity. The incident occurred in front of their children, leaving the woman dead and her daughter injured

NCW launched a 24/7 short-code helpline, 14490, to offer faster, toll-free support for women facing violence or distress. Staffed by trained counsellors, it strengthens nationwide assistance efforts amid rising crimes against women, urging wider awareness and coordinated interventions

In Sonbhadra, a woman filed a case against her husband and seven relatives, alleging triple talaq, dowry harassment, assault, and eviction from their home. Authorities registered an FIR against all eight, including her husband and in-laws, following the complaint

In a selfie video recorded before his suicide, Sravan Kumar stated that the Karimnagar Women Police Station CI, his wife Neelima, his mother-in-law, and others were responsible for his death.

A man in Janagaon was hacked to death by his two wives after he allegedly murdered one wife's mother. The incident occurred in Pittaloni Gudem village. Police have detained the women and launched an investigation into the brutal killing.

Rajesh is believed to have been upset over ongoing domestic violence issues involving his father, who reportedly used to assault his wife under the influence of alcohol

Gunja assumed the role of the groom, applied 'sindoor' to Kavita, exchanged garlands with her and completed the seven 'pheras'

According to the complaint, Muskan Nancy accused sister-in- law Hansika and her mother-in-law Mona Motwani for interfering in their marriage and straining her relationship with her husband