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**Summary:**

The Principal District and Sessions Judge in Madurai, India, has granted anticipatory bail to the parents of a police constable, Boopalan, who is accused of torturing his wife for dowry. The parents claimed innocence and separation from their son. The prosecution argued against the bail, citing the wife’s allegations of abuse and dowry demands. However, the judge ruled that the main allegations were against the son (already in custody) and that custodial interrogation of the parents was unnecessary.

**News Article:**

**Madurai Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Parents in Dowry Harassment Case**

**MADURAI, INDIA – July 23, 2025** – The parents of a Madurai police constable accused of dowry harassment have been granted anticipatory bail by the Principal District and Sessions Judge S. Sivakadatcham. V. Senthilkumaran and S. Vijaya, parents of Boopalan, were facing potential arrest in connection with allegations that their son, Boopalan, subjected his wife, Thanga Priya, to severe abuse for failing to bring more dowry into the marriage.

According to court documents, Thanga Priya, a teacher, married Boopalan in 2017, and they have two children. She alleges that Boopalan, who works at the Appanthirupathi police station, repeatedly demanded more dowry and subjected her to physical and verbal abuse. The prosecution argued that on July 16th, Boopalan allegedly threatened Thanga Priya, demanding she obtain more cash and jewelry from her family. When she refused, he allegedly assaulted her, causing injuries.

Senthilkumaran and Vijaya claimed they were innocent of the charges and resided separately from their son in Saptur. Their lawyer argued they had no involvement in the alleged offences.

While the Public Prosecutor objected to the bail, citing the severity of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, Judge Sivakadatcham ruled that the primary accusations were directed at Boopalan, who is already in custody. The judge further stated that custodial interrogation of the parents was not required.

The case highlights the persistent issue of dowry-related harassment in India, despite laws prohibiting the practice. The investigation into Boopalan’s alleged abuse of Thanga Priya continues.

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