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Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: SCThe Supreme Court is pushing for faster trials in the Manipur ethnic violence cases. Authorities have been asked to submit a status report....
He walked away after 15 years and married someone else: SC says live-in breakup not a crimeThe Supreme Court ruled that ending a consensual live-in relationship, even after 15 years, is not a criminal offense. Justices stated that...
TCS Nashik case: Accused woman cites pregnancy in anticipatory bail plea; custody of 2 male accused extendedA TCS employee, Nida Khan, accused in a religious conversion and sexual harassment case, has applied for anticipatory bail. She cited her t...
Nashik IT company faces sexual harassment charges, six team leaders arrested. HR said 'it's common in MNCs'Six employees of a Nashik IT firm face arrest following numerous complaints from women colleagues. Allegations include sexual harassment, e...
Jarvis Butt cause of death revealed: Here's what happened to the man who killed Na'Ziyah HarrisJarvis Butts, convicted of murdering 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, has died at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, ...
Vancouver social media influencer charged with human trafficking, sexual assault in BC-Ontario investigationA Vancouver social media influencer, Tevin Douglas, faces six charges including human trafficking and sexual assault. An RCMP investigation...
Russell Brand faces two new sexual offence charges including rape and sexual assaultBritish comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two additional sexual offences, that includes rape and sexual assault, offic...
Grabbing minor's breasts, breaking pyjama strings does not qualify as attempt to rape: Allahabad High CourtThe Allahabad High Court ruled that an act of grabbing a minor girl’s breasts and attempting to drag her beneath a culvert does not amount ...
Woman can also be tried under POCSO for offence of 'penetrative sexual assault: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court ruled that women could be prosecuted under the POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault on a child, not restricting th...
Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offenceBJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former WFI chief, seeks discharge in sexual harassment case. Counsel claims delay in reporting alleged of...
Sexual harassment case: Delhi Police concludes arguments on charges against ex WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghDelhi Police has completed its arguments in the case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Shara...
Hugging a woman without sexual intent not an offence, outgoing WFI chief tells courtBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a politician and outgoing chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, has argued that touching or hugging a woma...
Delhi court to pass order on cognisance of charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on July 1A Delhi court has postponed the decision until July 1 on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chi...
ACMM court to hear sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI boss Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBoth FIRs narrate several alleged instances of sexual harassment like inappropriate touching, groping, stalking and intimidation by Singh a...
'American Beauty' actor Kevin Spacey appears for remote UK court hearingThe 'Horrible Bosses' will appear on a trial for multiple sexual assault allegations in June.
Non-reporting of sexual assault against minor despite knowledge a serious crime: SCThe non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor despite knowledge is a "serious crime" and an attempt to shield the offenders, the Supr...
Allahabad HC reduces jail term of man who sexually assaulted minor, terms it 'lesser offence'"Penetrative sexual assault being lesser offence from aggravated pentrative sexual assault is legally permissible to convict the appellant ...
Muzaffarpur case: Court seeks CBI response on Brajesh Thakur's plea claiming witnesses not reliableThe plea was filed as the probe agency had given a statement in the Supreme Court that the girls, who were thought to be allegedly murdered...
Delhi court convicts expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape caseA Delhi court on Monday convicted expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for kidnapping and rape of a woman in Unnao in 2017.
Congress endorses Mayawati, says rape accused shouldn't be fielded in polls"This is a very good proposal. We fully agree that those found involved in rape and sexual crimes should not be given ticket," Raashid Alvi...