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KHERONI, May 23: The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice in Criminal Petition No 116/2025 filed by Sushil Singh, Lalmohar Singh, and Munmi Devi, residents of Mailoo Basti (Bihari Gaon) under Kheroni Police Station, West Karbi Anglong district. The petition challenges a January 18, 2025 order passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class in PRC Case No. 109/2024, taking cognizance under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
The petitioners, represented by advocate Rituparna Bora, argue that no substantive evidence supports the charges, particularly against Lalmohar Singh (father of the accused) and Munmi Devi (wife of Harendra Singh). The High Court, presided by Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita, has directed that notices be served to all respondents, including Smt. Divya Singh of Kheroni Khachari Gaon, with the matter returnable on March 13, 2025.
In a related development, a shocking case of domestic violence has surfaced involving Divya Singh, wife of Sushil Singh. Married on July 6, 2022, and a TET-qualified teacher, Divya has allegedly been subjected to regular physical abuse, including a recent incident where she was struck on the head multiple times with sticks, resulting in serious scalp injuries requiring 8–10 stitches. Her in-laws, particularly mother-in-law Girja Devi and elder sister-in-law Muni Devi, are also accused of dowry harassment and destroying her mobile phone.
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Eyewitnesses at the hospital reported that Girja Devi attempted to flee during a visit by journalists and made disturbing remarks that trivialized the abuse. This incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger enforcement of domestic violence laws and greater public accountability.
