Pune Woman Files Domestic Abuse Case Against Husband After A Dispute Over Mangoes Payment

Police in Pune have filed an FIR after a woman alleged that an argument over a Rs 850 crate of mangoes led to assault and abuse by her husband, who works as an IT engineer, authorities said.

The dispute, which occurred at the couple’s home in Pune, reportedly began with a digital payment request and ended with claims of physical injury and verbal abuse.

Key details of the domestic dispute in Pune over mango payment

According to the complaint, the woman bought a crate of mangoes worth Rs 850 from a vendor positioned outside their housing society. The woman then shared a QR code payment link with the husband and asked for the money to be transferred.

Police said the husband allegedly refused to pay for the mangoes and became angry, which sparked a disagreement. The dispute soon intensified into a loud quarrel between the couple inside the residence, prompting the woman to start documenting the exchange on a mobile phone.

Police action and legal sections in the domestic dispute in Pune

The woman stated that, during the altercation, the husband grabbed the phone from the woman’s hand and allegedly hit the woman, causing an injury near the eyebrow. The woman also accused the husband of using abusive language before the husband left the house.

After the incident, the woman went to the police station, where officers arranged a medical examination and treatment. Based on the detailed statement, Pune Police registered a case under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police stated that the FIR cites Section 118(1), which deals with voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons or means, and Section 351(2), which relates to criminal intimidation. Officials added that further investigation in the case is ongoing.

The case, reported on May 26, 2026, and published under the name of Devika Bhattacharya, highlights how a dispute over routine household shopping and a digital payment request escalated into criminal charges that now await the outcome of the police probe.