Dowry Harassment cases

State vs. Husband and 5 others

A woman has filed a complaint against her husband, Mohammad Arif, and five family members in Uttar Pradesh, alleging dowry harassment, death threats, and the pronouncement of triple talaq over the phone. Investigations as reported on 28 October 2026 revealed that the accused allegedly impersonated a police officer, which contributed to the disputes. The case is under investigation as of 28 October 2026.

State vs Upendra Rajput — Death of Roshni

Following the death of Roshni in Ganeshgarh village, Jhansi, her husband Upendra Rajput was arrested on 24 October 2026 for alleged dowry harassment and poisoning. While other accused individuals remain absconding as reported on 24 October 2026, an FIR was formally registered following a complaint by the victim's mother on 29 October 2026.

State vs. Husband and others — Prayagraj dowry harassment case

A woman has filed a complaint at the Meja police station in Prayagraj, alleging that her husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law subjected her to assault and death threats in relation to a dowry dispute. The court has granted anticipatory bail to the mother-in-law in connection with the ongoing investigation.