News for 'child sexual assault'

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

He was nearly within striking distance of Nassar before court guards tackled him roughly to the ground in front of his shocked daughters.

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Investigators say the aim of the kidnapping was to scare and drive away the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities from the Hindu dominated area.

Difficult to block international porn sites, Centre tells SC

Difficult to block international porn sites, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is difficult to block international porn sites in the country and sought more time to consult various ministries to find a solution.

Trial in 5-year-old's rape case begins, mother testifies

Trial in 5-year-old's rape case begins, mother testifies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The trial in the rape case of a five-year-old child allegedly involving two youths on Wednesday commenced in a Delhi court with the girl's mother bursting into tears during her testimony.

Class 2 student raped in Delhi school

Class 2 student raped in Delhi school

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The girl was leaving school on Wednesday when the accused, Ram Asre (37) allegedly took her to a pump room in the school premises and forced himself on her.

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The government's endeavour, she said, is to protect women in this country in collaboration with state governments.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Unnao rape case: Sengar moves HC against life term

Unnao rape case: Sengar moves HC against life term

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The trial court had awarded him the maximum punishment of life term with a rider that the convict will remain in jail for "remainder of his natural biological life" and also imposed an exemplary fine of Rs 25 lakh on him to be paid within a month.

India's women can't live in constant fear, Mr Prime Minister

India's women can't live in constant fear, Mr Prime Minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Enrich a woman and you can enrich a nation. Hurt women, deny women equitable rights, and a nation's death sentence will soon commence, says Dr Krishan Jeyarajasingham.

Charges framed against Asaram in Jodhpur minor rape case

Charges framed against Asaram in Jodhpur minor rape case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Charges were framed against self-style godman Asaram on Friday for rape, criminal conspiracy and other offences by a Jodhpur court in connection with sexual exploitation of a minor girl in his ashram in Jodhpur.

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

Modi to start campaigning in Karnataka today

Modi to start campaigning in Karnataka today

Rediff.com1 May 2018

At least a dozen rallies are expected to follow in the coming days, party sources said.

Gurgaon gang rape: NHRC sends notice to Haryana top cops

Gurgaon gang rape: NHRC sends notice to Haryana top cops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The DGP has been directed to inform NHRC about steps being taken to ensure safety of citizens, especially women.

Don't treat victim of marital rape differently: Court

Don't treat victim of marital rape differently: Court

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A victim of marital sexual abuse cannot be discriminated against only because she is the wife of the offender and has to be treated as any other rape victim, a Delhi court has observed, while denying bail to a man accused of sodomising his pregnant wife.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Anand Jon now faces 25 years to life in New York

Anand Jon now faces 25 years to life in New York

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The Manhattan, New York, district attorney charged fashion designer Anand Jon with 40 counts including multiple charges involving nine victims whose names were not revealed.

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

6-yr-old girl raped in school washroom, sweeper nabbed

6-yr-old girl raped in school washroom, sweeper nabbed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The minor girl had gone to the washroom and sought help, but instead of a woman staff a male staffer came and allegedly sexually assaulted her.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

All that glitters is trolled

All that glitters is trolled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Facebook's reaction to Barkha Dutt's child abuse proves we know absolutely nothing about rape.

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Australian photographer Warren Richardson has won the Photo of the Year 2015 award at the 59th annual World Press Photo Contest, results of which were announced on Thursday.

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The threat to our pre-schoolers from the worst of Bollywood is far greater than the threat to Sanskrit from German.'

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

While seven accused were presented before the district and sessions judge, the eighth is a juvenile who moved a bail application before a judicial magistrate.

Why I'm outraged by the CBI director's remarks

Why I'm outraged by the CBI director's remarks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

It's not Mr Sinha's analogy (if that's what it really was) that disturbs me but the fact that it was a completely normal thing for him to say. This is the head of the country's leading investigative organisation. What kind of opinions do the ones below him hold, asks Paloma Sharma.

1 held for raping, killing 4-month-old in MP; 7-yr-olds raped in Assam, Chhattisgarh

1 held for raping, killing 4-month-old in MP; 7-yr-olds raped in Assam, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

After raping the child, the man threw her on the ground from a height and she died, police said.

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Heard of India's sexual harassment complaint box?

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Criminalising marital rape will weaken marriage, says Centre in affidavit

Criminalising marital rape will weaken marriage, says Centre in affidavit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'It has to be ensured adequately that marital rape does not become a phenomenon which may destabilise the institution of marriage apart from being an easy tool for harassing the husbands,' the affidavit, filed through central government standing counsel Monika Arora, said.

Ryan student confessed to crime in front of his father: CBI

Ryan student confessed to crime in front of his father: CBI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The CBI said the interrogation was needed to reconstruct the scene of crime, to unearth conspiracy, if any, and to collect any other evidence related to the case.

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The court also directed the CBI to continue assessing threat perception to the life and security of the survivor and her family members every three months.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

I'm no Sheila Dikshit, won't let Modi sleep: Kejriwal on women's crimes

I'm no Sheila Dikshit, won't let Modi sleep: Kejriwal on women's crimes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Maintaining that 'jungle raj' prevailed in the Capital, Kejriwal called for handing over law and order to his dispensation for one year.

'Women must breastfeed without fear, shame'

'Women must breastfeed without fear, shame'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Rediff readers reveal why they support the breastfeeding campaign.

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking suo moto cognisance of the September 14 gang-rape and subsequent death of the teenager, the bench also ordered the Hathras district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to appear before it.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.