http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/unreport.htm
It is generally accepted that children are emotionally impacted by divorce. Children of troubled abductor parents bear an even greater burden. “The needs of the troubled parent override the developmental needs of the child, with the result that the child becomes psychologically depleted and their own emotional and social progress is crippled” (Rand, 1997).

2 dowry demand cases in Jaripatka
Times of India, India - Mar 31, 2008
NAGPUR: Two women have filed separate cases complaining about harassment by their in-laws at Jaripatka police station within a span of 24 hours.

Dowry deaths go up
Newindpress, India - Mar 31, 2008
BHUBANESWAR: While the number of dowry-related killings increased in the State during 2007 compared to previous years, the number of registered rape cases

22-yr old woman killed for dowry
Times of India, India - Mar 30, 2008
She was found strangulated in her home and her in-laws and family, went missing. A case of dowry death has been filed against the husband and the in-laws.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21282382-5001021,00.html
MELISSA HAWACH RISKED HER AND HER KIDDIES LIVES TO REABDUCT THEM FROM LEBANON. Is this safe? Who would have been responsible if she and the kids were shot down at the Syrian border? The Canadian authorities? The Lebanese?

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/myspace-tip-leads-mom-to-abducted-son/20080328085009990002
IS THIS REALLY THE ANSWER TO PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION? NO, but people are still doing it becuase they are left with no choices and the authorities need to wake up and smell the coffee!!

Woman allegedly set on fire for dowry in Delhi
Sahara Samay, India - Mar 29, 2008
"Kamlesh was blackmailing her to bring in more dowry or get divorced. Her in-laws said they would release her pictures," Bobby's father told police.

80-yr-old gets life in dowry case
Times of India, India - Mar 29, 2008
NEW DELHI: A city court on Saturday sentenced an 80-year-old woman along with her son in a five-year old dowry harassment case, to life imprisonment for the

Dowry curse continues taking toll
The Post, Pakistan - Mar 29, 2008
JANDIALA SHER KHAN: As many as 20000 girls have grown old in hope of dowry and eligible grooms. Their dreams to wear red bridal dress have been shattered.

Families of 'victimised' men protest women protection laws
Mangalorean.com, India - Mar 29, 2008
According to Amitab: "We are demanding that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code that relates to dowry, Domestic Violence Act 2006 and Dowry Act be made

Families of ‘victimised’ men protest women protection laws
Thaindian.com, Thailand - Mar 29, 2008
According to Amitab: “We are demanding that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code that relates to dowry, Domestic Violence Act 2006 and Dowry Act be made

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Parents_now_sharing_custody_of_children_after_divorce/articleshow/2831332.cms 
MUMBAI: Custody of children is perhaps the most bitter part of the divorce proceedings. But a new emerging trend of couples agreeing to joint custody of children despite their own differences could probably help them separate more amicably.
Joint custody of the children between the parents after divorce has been a favoured approach in the […]

Here are the details of the case that rocked the nation.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080324/jsp/nation/story_9050236.jsp
Two lovely people in the prime of their youth, gone …. forever. The blogosphere is rife with rumours, allegations and what not. Some people are blaming Rinku for being an adulterous wife and others are blaming Amit for what they see as a jealous, possessive […]

Husband denied bail
Calcutta Telegraph, India - Mar 25, 2008
If she had wanted to put her husband behind bars, she could have brought charges of mental and physical torture against him under Section 498A of the CrPC.

Rinku Sachdeva Dies Again In The Online World
Desicritics.org, India - Mar 24, 2008
They have murdered her again - believed his six page rant verbatim, where he alleged her ongoing affair, that her immoral potential blackmail of 498a drove

Dowry death: Husband, in-laws detained
Times of India, India - Mar 23, 2008
The police said that they have registered a case of dowry death at Shahdara police station and have detained the woman's in-laws and her husband.

Anti-Feminism: What Is It?
Global Politician, NY - Mar 22, 2008
There have been many cases, recently, of the misuse of the dowry laws under IPC 498A by women using them as a weapon against their husband and his family.

Wife's tearful plea gets man lesser sentence
Press Trust of India, India - Mar 15, 2008
He was, however, absolved of the charge under 498A. Motiar promised in the court that he would be a good husband and and never ill-treat her in any way.

Freedom abducted
The Statesman, India - Mar 7, 2008
In 2004, (according to CNN-IBN) 58319 dowry cases were registered under section 498A. Total number of men arrested was 1,34757.

REGIONAL BRIEFS
The Tribune, India - Mar 5, 2008
A case has been registered under sections 406, 498A and 109 of the IPC.In an another case of a similar nature, the Kotwali police booked Sanjiv and Bimla