News for 'molestation allegations'

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The incident took place on Tuesday night and police have registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

Actress Shweta Menon molested at Kerala boat race?

Actress Shweta Menon molested at Kerala boat race?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Though Shweta did not reveal the identity of the politician who allegedly harassed her at the President's Trophy boat race on Friday evening, media footage showed Congress MP N Peethambara Kurup from the area touching her but the lawmaker on Saturday strongly denied having committed such an act

Model files rape case against photographer, Bollywood producer

Model files rape case against photographer, Bollywood producer

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The accused named in the FIR included son of a Bollywood producer, a talent manager and a producer, he said.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

'What bravery is it that you molest our women, disrobe them?'

'What bravery is it that you molest our women, disrobe them?'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'Dalits will only suffer in the days to come.'

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The MoS was accused of sexual harassment from his former colleagues during his stint as an editor; allegations which he has termed as "baseless" and "fabricated".

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Mohaniya's bail plea was earlier rejected and he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Probe report filed 5 years after TN tribal women alleged rape by cops

Probe report filed 5 years after TN tribal women alleged rape by cops

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The report of the Judicial Magistrate Thirukovilur in Villupuram District stated the medical reports did not suggest rape on the four women of the Irular tribal community.

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In a statement, the ICC on Tuesday said it has taken serious cognizance of the case reported to its office.

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The Dangal actor alleged, in an Instagram video, that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight tried to molest her.

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Swedish prosecutors have offered to travel to the United Kingdom to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London over sex assault allegations.

Woman's attire neither licence to harass her nor ground to acquit accused: HC

Woman's attire neither licence to harass her nor ground to acquit accused: HC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Justice Kauser Edappagath said objectifying a woman based on what she wears "cannot be justified" and it should not be believed that women dress only to lure male attention.

Witness in Asaram molestation case shot at

Witness in Asaram molestation case shot at

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

A witness in a rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was shot at and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Shajanpur district, police said in Bareilly on Saturday.

UP man tries to molest woman, drives car over family; kills 2

UP man tries to molest woman, drives car over family; kills 2

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

After the incident, the family members along with others took the two dead bodies and blocked National Highway 91 demanding for a fair investigation in the matter.

Actor Dileep, others get pre-arrest bail in conspiracy to assault case

Actor Dileep, others get pre-arrest bail in conspiracy to assault case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Kerala high court on Monday allowed the anticipatory bail plea of actor Dileep and others in the latest case against them alleging that they conspired to eliminate officers probing the sexual assault of an actress in 2017.

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The woman, who has accused the official of harassing her for a long time and also threatening to sack her if she reported the matter, had made the video herself out of frustration when she failed to get the police to act against him.

Molestation case: Delhi police file FIR against Kumar Vishwas

Molestation case: Delhi police file FIR against Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Delhi police on Thursday informed a court Delhi that a first information report has been lodged on a complaint against Aam Aadami Party leader Kumar Vishwas by a party volunteer alleging sexual harassment and insulting her modesty.

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the police not to take any action against actor Dileep, in connection with a new case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers probing the sexual assault of an actress back in 2017, till January 14.

More trouble for TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar, second molestation case filed

More trouble for TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar, second molestation case filed

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar was booked for molestation after a complaint was registered against him at Versova police station. On Wednesday, a victim had filed a complaint against Arunabh at Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation police station.

Three held over Patna molestation case

Three held over Patna molestation case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Three persons were on Saturday arrested in connection with the alleged assault and stripping of a young woman by a group of people on the busy Exhibition Road in Patna on Thursday that sparked nation-wide outrage. Police said the arrested persons were Ashok Kumar, owner of the hotel where the woman allegedly engaged in flesh trade stayed, and the hotel manager besides an alleged pimp.

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Shaili Devi was being treated in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna.

Sexual assault: Dileep won't be arrested till Jan 18, cops tell HC

Sexual assault: Dileep won't be arrested till Jan 18, cops tell HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Justice Gopinath P said the court needs to examine the statement of a movie director in the fresh case against the actor and five others and would hear the matter on Tuesday.

Actress assault: HC asks Dileep, others to hand over phones on Jan 31

Actress assault: HC asks Dileep, others to hand over phones on Jan 31

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Justice Gopinath P asked the accused to handover the phones in a sealed box by 10.15 am on January 31.

Actor Dileep grilled for 2nd day in sexual assault case

Actor Dileep grilled for 2nd day in sexual assault case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The actor and four others--his brother, brother-in-law, driver and a friend, appeared before the crime branch officials at 9 am for interrogation as directed by the Kerala high court.

Shraddha Walkar 2.0: Woman, son kill husband; store 10 body parts in fridge

Shraddha Walkar 2.0: Woman, son kill husband; store 10 body parts in fridge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Poonam and Deepak kept the body parts of Anjan Das in a fridge and would dispose them of at different places in east Delhi.

Rape case: Anurag Kashyap quizzed for over 8 hrs

Rape case: Anurag Kashyap quizzed for over 8 hrs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Kashyap has denied actor Payal Ghosh's all allegations.

Actor Dileep, other accused interrogated for 11 hrs, to continue on Monday

Actor Dileep, other accused interrogated for 11 hrs, to continue on Monday

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Actor Dileep and others, who appeared before the Crime Branch office here on Sunday in a case registered against them for allegedly threatening officials probing the sexual assault of an actress in 2017, were interrogated for 11 hours.

Kerala actress attack: Crime branch given time till May 30 to complete probe

Kerala actress attack: Crime branch given time till May 30 to complete probe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

While granting the time, the court also noted that contents of the application moved by the agency for extension of time was published in the print media even before it was filed in the high court or even seen by it.

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Surajit Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl who was training under him.

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I am glad Ekta Kapoor spoke up for Pearl.' 'More people need to come forward in his support because I truly believe he is innocent.'

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

Charges framed against actor Dileep

Charges framed against actor Dileep

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017. The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulam when the charges were framed against them.

Bengal BJP chief calls JU girl students 'shameless, below standard'

Bengal BJP chief calls JU girl students 'shameless, below standard'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The students of Jadavpur University said they don't expect anything better from a party like the BJP.

Another shocker from Bengaluru: Stalker grabs woman, bites her tongue

Another shocker from Bengaluru: Stalker grabs woman, bites her tongue

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The man then allegedly tried to molest her and escaped from the scene when street dogs started barking

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The US citizen, who was allegedly molested by IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer Luke Pomersbach, on Friday, alleged that the player tried to kiss her and punched her fiance several times after they refused to have a drink with him.

Naxals molested me in camps: Surrendered cadre

Naxals molested me in camps: Surrendered cadre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

A woman self-styled Maoist commander on Friday surrendered before the police in West Midnapore district alleging sexual exploitation by ultra leaders.

Judge who granted bail to rape-accused Prajapati suspended

Judge who granted bail to rape-accused Prajapati suspended

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

A departmental inquiry has also been ordered against the judge.