Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Committed In US Can Be Tried In India, Says High Court

Mumbai News | ANI | Monday October 14, 2019

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the act of domestic violence committed in the United States (US) can be tried by a court in India.

UP Minister Baburam Nishad's Wife Says He "Threatened To Kill" Her

Lucknow News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 27, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Minister Baburam Nishad's wife has accused him of domestic violence and threatening to kill her at gunpoint.

Outrage Over Domestic Violence Video At Retired High Court Judge's Home

Hyderabad News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday September 21, 2019

In impassive, black-and-white footage, the disturbing events unfold inside a living room just like any other. A woman is seemingly manhandled inside her home, dragged off the bed on to the floor and her child, barely old enough to walk straight, totters around trying to protect her. The three apparent aggressors are her husband, mother-in-law and h...

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Mohammed Shami For Domestic Violence

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 2, 2019

The court issued the warrant around six months after the police filed a charge sheet in the case.

Arrest Warrant Against Cricketer Mohammed Shami In Domestic Violence Case

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday September 3, 2019

An arrest warrant was issued today against cricketer Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case registered against him by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. Mr Shami, who is in the West Indies for an ongoing Test series, has 15 days to surrender, a court in Kolkata's Alipore said.

"Who Else But Me": Mohammed Shami Credits Himself For Turnaround In Fortune

Friday June 28, 2019

Mohammed Shami, under fire for his domestic problems, had two fine performances against Afghanistan and the West Indies in World Cup 2019.

Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Quits As Reports Emerge Of Family Violence

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan abandoned his quest for the top Pentagon job on Tuesday as reports emerged of domestic violence in his family, plunging the leadership of the US military into new uncertainty just as tensions with Iran are rising.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Giving "Triple Talaq" To Wife In Agra

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The Agra police Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly subjecting his wife to domestic violence and divorcing her by resorting to "triple talaq", a practice declared illegal by the Supreme Court.

Laila Majnu Actress Ranjeeta's Husband Withdraws Domestic Violence Complaint Against Her

Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 28, 2019

Ranjeeta Kaur's husband Raj Masand also accused their son Sky of physically abusing him

Court Clears AAP's Somnath Bharti In Domestic Violence Case

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday cleared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti of charges of domestic violence against him.

Biplab Deb's Wife Posts On Facebook To Deny Domestic Violence "Rumours"

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2019

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb's wife Niti Deb took to Facebook today to rubbish what she called "rumours" after reports by a section of the media that she had accused him of domestic violence.

Teaching Gender Equality Encourages Domestic Violence: Brazil Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 9, 2019

Teaching boys and girls they are equal in every way encourages domestic violence, Brazil's women's minister said Friday as she urged a return to chivalry.

Baghban Actress Arzoo Govitrikar Accuses Husband Of Domestic Violence. He Denies Allegations

Entertainment | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Arzoo Govitrikar alleged that her husband hit her under the influence of alcohol. He says she 'asked him to slap her' under the pretext of show rehearsal

Man Accused In US Shooting Had Been Convicted For Beating Girlfriend

World News | Kristine Phillips, The Washington Post | Sunday February 17, 2019

A "disgruntled" employee, who fatally shot five people and wounded five officers at an Illinois warehouse Friday, severely beat a woman years ago in a domestic violence incident that turned him into a felon - and should have kept him from buying a gun.

Tamil Nadu Government Launches 24-Hour Helpline For Women

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 10, 2018

The Tamil Nadu government Monday launched a 24-hour helpline for women, among others, facing domestic violence and sexual harassment.Chief Minister K Palaniswami launched the initiative,developed at a cost of Rs 62.70 lakh.