News for 'harassment complaint'

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat wondered if the country's daughters would get justice in this "atmosphere of fear and intimation".

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

Shazia Ilmi alleges harassment on social media, Delhi Police registers FIR

Shazia Ilmi alleges harassment on social media, Delhi Police registers FIR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Shazia, a vice president of Delhi unit of BJP was allegedly trolled after commenting on Sandeep Kumar, the sacked minister of the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Streedhan refers to gifts, money or property that a woman receives before her marriage, at the time of her marriage, during childbirth or widowhood, primarily from her parents, relatives or in-laws.

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

United States authorities have complained to Pakistan's Foreign Office about the alleged harassment of American diplomatic staff and expressed concern at the "inaction" on an earlier complaint lodged two years ago. In a letter to the Foreign Office earlier in March, the US administration updated Pakistani authorities on the alleged harassment of staff of its embassy and consulates.

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old Prajwal was the National Democratic Alliance candidate in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls on April 26.

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

A year after POCSO case, Chitradurga seer out on bail

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Shivamurthy Sharana, the pontiff of the Chitradurga Murugharajendra Bruhan Math who has been in custody since September last year facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was released from the jail on Thursday.

iGate hit again with sexual harassment suit

iGate hit again with sexual harassment suit

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

iGate has been hit with another sexual harassment suit by an ex-employee.

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"If the marriage is not a valid marriage, according to the law applicable to the parties, it is not a marriage in the eyes of law. The 'Saptapadi' ceremony under the Hindu Law is one of the essential ingredients to constitute a valid marriage but the said evidence is lacking in the present case," the court said in a recent order.

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Students, professors and women rights organisations have been protesting, demanding his arrest, after some students accused him of sexual harassment.

'Thrashed him because...': Elvish Yadav posts clarification video

'Thrashed him because...': Elvish Yadav posts clarification video

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav who has been booked for allegedly assaulting a YouTuber in a shopping mall in Gurugram posted a clarification video on Saturday claiming that the latter had threatened to burn him and his family alive.

FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sources at the SAI, Guwahati said the matter is being dealt with the "highest priority due to the highly sensitive nature" of the issue. They, however, refused to reveal further details.

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge Swatanter Kumar, who is facing charges of sexually harassing an intern, made no comments on Saturday despite repeated attempts by the media to get his reaction.

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The air hostess compared the executive with the Hollywood film maker charged with sexual misconduct by leading actresses.

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Eleven people, including three senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, were arrested in two separate cases this year for allegedly harassing and threatening those who sought details under the Right to Information Act.

NCW chief slams US writer for calling India unsafe for women

NCW chief slams US writer for calling India unsafe for women

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Writer David Josef Volodzko said he has advised his female friends to not travel to India alone. His X post followed the alleged gang-rape of the Spanish tourist in Jharkhand's Dumka district.

US student alleges sexual harassment by DU teacher

US student alleges sexual harassment by DU teacher

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A student from US, who was enrolled in Delhi University's St Stephens College for a short duration course in Sanskrit, was allegedly sexually harassed by a teacher, according to college authorities.

Now, quote Aadhaar to file governance-related complaints

Now, quote Aadhaar to file governance-related complaints

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Filing of Aadhaar has not been made mandatory and is an optional field in an application form available online for lodging grievances.

Nupur Sharma gets gun licence after death threats

Nupur Sharma gets gun licence after death threats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Sharma had applied for the licence which has been granted after assessing threats and following due procedure, they said.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Former Kerala minister, son booked for sexual harassment

Former Kerala minister, son booked for sexual harassment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

In a major embarrassment for the Opposition Left Democratic Front in Kerala, police on Monday registered a case of sexual harassment against former state transport minister and sitting Member of Legislative Assembly Jose Thettayil and his son.

US justice dept concerned over Sikh student's harassment

US justice dept concerned over Sikh student's harassment

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Raising concerns over the harassment of a Sikh student in Georgia for wearing turban and being called a 'terrorist', the United States justice department has rapped the school administration for not taking enough steps to prevent such 'verbal and physical' abuse

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Later, authorities can decide whether the complaint is proper or not, Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday, adding that she expects action to be taken in the present case.

Delhi Police records statement of WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Delhi Police records statement of WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Delhi Police has recorded the statement of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in connection with the allegations of sexual harassment.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday gave reasons for granting relief to the TV anchor and two others in the case.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court said that if violated, the investigating officer will be at liberty to approach the court for cancellation of Khan's bail.

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The number of cases of insult to the modesty of women, kidnapping of women, abduction of women, cruelty by husband and in-laws and dowry death stand at 197, 1,580, 159, 1,712 and 56, respectively, it said.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Jaitley bats for CJI Gogoi on sexual harassment claims

Jaitley bats for CJI Gogoi on sexual harassment claims

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The minister further said that those who "peddle falsehood to destroy the institution are not dealt with in an exemplary manner, this trend will only accelerate."

College student dies by suicide, 3rd incident in a week rocks Telangana

College student dies by suicide, 3rd incident in a week rocks Telangana

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A 16-year-old student allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad even as his family accused the college management and some members of the teaching faculty of harassing him and held them responsible for his death, the police said on Wednesday.

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Kumar reportedly accused the financier of charging exorbitant interest on some loans obtained by him, and harassing him over the same.

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Top Indian wrestlers have returned to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to continue their protest

#MeToo: WCD ministry for judicial panel to look into cases

#MeToo: WCD ministry for judicial panel to look into cases

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

"I believe in all of them. I believe in the pain and trauma behind every single complainant," Maneka Gandhi said.

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on March 30 allowed applications filed by Salman Khan and his bodyguard Nawaz Shaikh and quashed the proceedings and process (summons) issued to them by a lower court.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Heard of India's sexual harassment complaint box?

SC sets aside Bengal court order against Vijayvargiya, 2 others in rape case

SC sets aside Bengal court order against Vijayvargiya, 2 others in rape case

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A bench comprising Justices M R Shah and Sanjiv Khanna ordered that the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Alipore will apply his "judicial mind" and may direct the state police to conduct an enquiry on the complaint before lodging an FIR.