Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- Across India, a worrying pattern has begun to emerge-cases where marriages are increasingly entangled in deception, financial disputes, and even criminal allegations. From incidents of brides fleeing with valuables to extreme accusations of spouses plotting harm, these cases are raising serious concerns about trust within matrimonial relationships.

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What was once seen as a sacred institution is, in some instances, appearing to take on a transactional and contentious nature.

In a shocking case from Uttar Pradesh's Agra, a newlywed bride allegedly turned her wedding night into a high-stakes deal...