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Twisha Sharma case is Supreme Court’s chance to fix systemic failures on dowry: Senior Advocate Amit Desai

June 06, 2026 11:07 am

In this exclusive chat, one of India's foremost criminal law experts, Senior Advocate Amit Desai, draws from decades of high-stakes courtroom experience and breaks down the systemic challenges of investigating dowry cases.

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15 days after marriage, demand for Bullet bike: Why Orissa High Court refused to drop dowry case against in-laws

May 29, 2026 6:07 pm

The Orissa High Court noted that specific allegations have been made regarding the demand for a Bullet motorcycle, cash of Rs 3 lakhs, and other household articles.

A 25-year-old woman was found dead at her marital residence in Gurgaon’s Pataudi area, following which police registered a dowry death case against her husband and four relatives based on a complaint filed by her family.

Woman found dead at in-laws’ house in Gurgaon, husband among 5 booked for dowry death

May 28, 2026 1:53 pm

While the woman’s family has alleged foul play, police said it prima facie appears to be a case of suicide.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to retired district judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, citing ante-mortem injuries, WhatsApp chats, and allegations linked to pregnancy termination and dowry harassment. (File Photo)

Twisha Sharma case: Why MP High Court cancelled mother-in-law's anticipatory bail plea

May 28, 2026 5:57 pm

Twisha Sharma death case sees MP High Court cancel ex-judge Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail over injury findings, WhatsApp chats and dowry harassment allegations.

Twisha Sharma death case has entered a crucial phase with Bhopal Police arresting her husband Samarth Singh and preparing to seek a seven-day remand for questioning in the alleged dowry death probe.

Police to seek 7-day remand to question Twisha Sharma’s husband Samarth

May 23, 2026 12:39 pm

Samarth has been formally arrested less than 24 hours after dramatic scenes unfolded at the Jabalpur district court complex.

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Calling husband ‘impotent’ not defamation if backed by medical proof: Allahabad High Court

May 22, 2026 11:52 am

Allahabad High Court news: The Allahabad High Court noted that such an issue can be a ground for divorce, subject to the condition such as a medical examination report and repeated non-consummation of marriage.

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Long legal battle ‘worsens bitterness’, eats judicial time: Orissa High Court quashes dowry case

April 13, 2026 6:15 pm

Highlighting the delicate nature of matrimonial relationships and their impact on the social fabric, the Orissa High Court stated that a pragmatic and humane approach is required.

SC rap to Allahabad HC judge over bail in dowry death: In 3 months, he gave bail in 508 of 510 such cases

March 18, 2026 8:32 pm

Structure, language, bond amount similar across bail orders by Justice Pankaj Bhatia between Oct and Dec 2025.

‘Process becomes punishment’: Calcutta High Court uses 'filter theory' to shield husband's brother in dowry case

February 24, 2026 2:26 pm

The Calcutta High Court quashed dowry case against brother-in-law, applying ‘filter theory’ while allowing prosecution to proceed against the husband.

'No direct nexus': Why Karnataka High Court discharged man after fiancee’s death over cancelled marriage

January 28, 2026 5:52 pm

Karnataka High Court ruling: The Karnataka High Court said that marriage cancellation for unexplained or uncontrollable reasons does not prove the accused intended from the beginning to cheat the deceased.