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In FIR, Greater Noida woman accuses husband of fraud, assault, and harassment for dowry

33-yr-old woman told Bisrakh Police that before and during the wedding, the groom’s family pressured her family to give them a car as dowry, and threatened to call off the ceremony if the demand was not met.

3 min readNoidaJan 6, 2026 01:44 PM IST

The Bisrakh police have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) under sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 115(2)(voluntarily causing hurt), 316(2)(criminal breach of trust), 351(3)(criminal intimidation), 352(insult) and 85 (cruelty by husband and relatives).

A 33-year-old woman has filed a complaint with police in Greater Noida accusing her husband and in-laws of alleged harassment for dowry, cruelty, and breach of trust.

The woman has alleged that she was misled with regard to her husband’s education, salary, and appearance, including the fact that he used a fake hair patch to conceal his baldness.

Based on the woman’s complaint, the Bisrakh Police in Greater Noida have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 316(2) (criminal breach of trust), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 352 (insult) and 85 (cruelty by husband and relatives).

In her complaint, filed on Sunday, the woman, Lavika Gupta, alleged that on her wedding day on January 16, 2025, she had discovered that her groom, who she had been told had thinning hair, was, in fact, bald.

“After the marriage, I also found that my husband had only passed Class 12, while his biodata showed that he had a BCom degree. He also lied that his income was Rs 18 lakh. In this way, I was seriously defrauded,” Gupta alleged in her complaint.

Gupta told the police that before and during the wedding, there was constant pressure on her family to give a car as dowry, and that the groom’s family had threatened to call off the ceremony if the demand was not met.

“Under this pressure, we had to give a car as a gift. We also gave about Rs 20 lakh in cash in several installments as his (groom’s) family kept saying that the amount was necessary for marriage expenses. But from the second day of the marriage, my husband started blackmailing me and said that he had taken private pictures from my phone and if I did not listen to him, he would make them public,” she alleged.

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Gupta also alleged that she had been assaulted on multiple occasions over the preceding year, which had pushed her almost to the brink of taking her own life.

“On one occasion, he (the husband) put a countrymade pistol to my head and said that if I told anyone, he would shoot me. He grabbed my hair, dragged me from the bed onto the floor, and kicked my face, saying, ‘You deserve this.’,” the complaint said.

“They (the husband’s family) also said that they have many connections with high-ranking officers in the police and administration, and if I file a report anywhere, they will get the case dismissed and frame me in a false case,” the complaint alleged.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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