Forced Marriage

Indian woman Uzma, who claimed she was forcibly married in Pakistan, allowed to return home

The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday allowed an Indian woman, who has sought refuge at the Indian mission here after accusing a Pakistani man of forcibly marrying her, to return to India, a media report said.

Indian woman's forced marriage to Pakistan man: Islamabad court adjourns hearing of case

The Islamabad High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a petition by a Pakistani man seeking an order barring his Indian wife from leaving the country before the settlement of their legal issues.

Pakistan to send back woman who alleged forced marriage after legal issues are resolved

Pakistan on Wednesday said it will send back an Indian woman, who was allegedly sexually abused after her forced marriage with a Pakistani man at gunpoint, as soon as the legal issues in the case are resolved.

Woman alleges forcible marriage at gunpoint: India in talks with Pakistan for her safe return

India is coordinating with the Pakistan Foreign Office for the safe return of the woman who has alleged that she was sedated, tortured and forced to sign Nikah Nama at gunpoint in Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said on Monday.

Delhi is 'hub' of human trafficking in India

Close on the heels of reports that India accounts for half of the world's 30 million slaves, comes further reports that Delhi has become a "hub" for the Indian human trafficking trade

Forced marriage to become crime in UK

Every year, authorities deal with hundreds of cases of forced marriages within Britain and through high commissions in south Asia, rescuing many British Asians who are forced to marry against their will to spouses, often for purposes of immigration.

Dowry visa: Now, UK to cash in on foreign spouses

Families wanting to bring spouses or relatives to the UK also face the prospect of having to pay a bond of thousands of pounds in case they end up claiming benefits.