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In February 2023, a wedding in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, took a dark turn, eventually becoming a criminal case. On February 7, a young woman married a local man, and both families celebrated the occasion with traditional rituals. However, according to a complaint filed later, disputes arose on the very first night of their marriage.

The woman alleged in her complaint that her husband had reportedly consumed a drug intended to enhance sexual performance and engaged in non-consensual acts against her will. Initially, this issue remained confined within the household. A few days later, she returned to her parental home but attempted to reconcile and returned to her in-laws.

Despite her return, the situation did not improve. The woman claimed that her husband again forced himself on her against her wishes. When she resisted, she alleged that he physically assaulted her and subjected her to mental harassment. She also accused her husband, in-laws, and another individual of pressuring her for dowry and harassment.

Approximately 20 days after the wedding, on February 27, 2023, the woman reportedly attempted suicide. She was hospitalized and survived after treatment. Later, she claimed that she was pressured not to disclose the incident to anyone.

Eventually, the woman filed a formal complaint with the police. Authorities in the Dehradun area registered a case against her husband for forced unnatural relations, assault, and other related charges. Investigations into the dowry harassment allegations against her in-laws and others were also initiated.

This case, recorded in 2023, became a notable criminal incident in Dehradun's crime history, marking a wedding that transitioned from seven vows to legal proceedings. The upcoming hearings and judicial processes will determine the validity of the allegations, but this incident sparked significant discussions on marital consent and domestic abuse.