domestic abuse
Iranian Child Bride Escapes Death Row After Family Accepts Rs 85 Lakh Blood Money
Dec 12, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A 25-year-old former child bride in Iran gained freedom from death row after her deceased husband's family accepted blood money of Rs 85 lakh. Goli Kouhkan, forced into marriage at age 12, faced execution for the death of her abusive husband in 2018. Her case highlights the plight of women and child brides under Iran's qisas law, where many women are executed for killing abusive partners.
Tragic Suicide: Woman in Kanpur Takes Life During Video Call After Domestic Abuse Incident
Nov 28, 2025 01:54 am CST
A disturbing case of domestic violence ended tragically in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a woman named Mona died by suicide during a WhatsApp video call with her husband after he had physically abused her and left to buy alcohol. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of domestic abuse and alcoholism in relationships, leaving behind two children and raising concerns about patterns of violence in the household.
Bengaluru Woman's Dying Declaration Reveals Mercury Poisoning by Husband: A Case of Fatal Domestic Abuse
Nov 25, 2025 02:14 pm CST
A tragic case from Bengaluru where a woman named Vidya died after a nine-month battle with mercury poisoning allegedly administered by her husband and father-in-law. Before her death, she provided detailed testimony about the source of the mercury, the injection, and the pattern of abuse she endured. Her medical journey revealed widespread organ damage from the toxic metal, highlighting a disturbing case of domestic violence that ultimately proved fatal.
Tragic Acid Attack in Himachal Pradesh: Woman Dies After Husband's Brutal Assault and Rooftop Push
Nov 20, 2025 06:17 pm CST
A woman in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has died following a brutal acid attack by her husband who also pushed her off their roof. After receiving treatment at PGI Chandigarh, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The perpetrator, who reportedly had a history of domestic abuse, is in judicial custody with murder charges pending. Authorities continue their investigation after the victim had previously shared allegations against her husband on social media.
Woman Thrown From Roof After Refusing Husband's Sexual Advances in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 29, 2025 09:23 pm CST
A 26-year-old woman in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh was thrown from a two-storey building by her husband and in-laws after refusing forced sexual intercourse. The incident highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence and marital abuse in the region, with police currently investigating the case while the victim receives medical treatment.
Ruth Ellis: Britain's Last Executed Woman and Her Family's Fight for Posthumous Justice
Oct 23, 2025 11:31 am CST
Seventy years after Ruth Ellis was hanged for murdering her abusive lover, her grandchildren seek posthumous pardon, highlighting how domestic abuse victims were failed by the 1950s justice system. Ellis's case, which contributed to the abolition of capital punishment in Britain, represents an ongoing fight for justice for victims of domestic violence.
Delhi Woman Attacks Sleeping Husband With Boiling Oil and Chilli Powder: Critical Condition After Domestic Violence Incident
Oct 09, 2025 12:23 am CST
A shocking case of domestic violence in Delhi where a woman attacked her sleeping husband with boiling oil and chilli powder, leaving him in critical condition at Safdarjung Hospital. The 28-year-old victim suffered severe burns while their 8-year-old daughter was present in the home. The perpetrator has been charged but remains unarrested as police investigate the incident.
Maharashtra Man Records Video Blaming Family Before Suicide: Police Investigation Reveals Year-Long Harassment
Sep 29, 2025 06:45 pm CST
A 32-year-old man from Palghar, Maharashtra allegedly committed suicide after recording a video blaming his wife, in-laws, and father for persistent harassment. Police have registered an abetment to suicide case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the September 25 incident. The deceased, Babu Vitthal Karande, reportedly faced ongoing harassment, false allegations, and court disputes for over a year before taking the extreme step.
"Was Not Loyal": Gujarat Woman Forced To Dip Hands In Boiling Oil To Prove Fidelity
Sep 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST
A video went viral showing a woman and three others forcing the victim to dip her hands in a pot of boiling oil.
"Assaulted, Abandoned By US Cop Husband": Hyderabad Woman Writes To Centre
Sep 18, 2025 02:37 pm CST
A 25-year-old woman from Hyderabad has alleged mental harassment and physical assault by her cop husband in Chicago, and has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his urgent intervention in the matter.