Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Woman Alleges Dowry Harassment and Sexual Intimidation by In-Laws
A woman named Sangeeta got married in Bengaluru in 2023.
After the wedding, her husband and father-in-law started harassing her.
Her husband wanted a share of her parents' property, and her father-in-law made rude comments and touched her inappropriately.
Sangeeta finally filed a case against them.
Sangeeta, a Bengaluru woman, married Dr Govardhan in 2023
She alleges dowry harassment by her husband and sexual intimidation by her father-in-law
Sangeeta's parents spent Rs 25 lakh on the wedding, including gold and silver jewelry
Dr Govardhan demanded a share of Sangeeta's parents' property and rental income
Professor Nagaraju, Sangeeta's father-in-law, allegedly made obscene remarks and harassed her
- Who
- Sangeeta, Dr Govardhan, Professor Nagaraju
- What
- Dowry harassment and sexual intimidation
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Disputes over dowry and property
Sangeeta's Side
In-Laws' Side
Dowry Expectations
Sangeeta's Side
Sangeeta alleges her husband demanded property and rental income
In-Laws' Side
Unknown
Sexual Harassment
Sangeeta's Side
Sangeeta alleges her father-in-law made obscene remarks and touched her inappropriately
In-Laws' Side
Unknown
- Marriage Date
- November 2, 2023
- Total Wedding Expenses
- Rs 25 lakh
- Gifts to Dr Govardhan
- Gold hand basket, gold neck chain, engagement ring, 75 grams of gold, clothes
- Alleged Harassment Duration
- Within 15 days of the marriage
- Investigation Status
- Underway