News for 'molestation case'

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday termed as 'wholly unacceptable' the Madhya Pradesh high court order setting 'rakhi' tying as a condition of bail to an accused in a sexual offence case, saying it 'transforms a molester into a brother, by a judicial mandate'.

Pallavi murder case: Watchman Sajjad Mogul sentenced to life

Pallavi murder case: Watchman Sajjad Mogul sentenced to life

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A local court on Monday sentenced Sajjad Mogul, who was convicted for killing 25-year-old city-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha in 2012, to life imprisonment.

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Meanwhile, Sister Margaret of the Mercy Convent said in a press release that the nun's allegations were "totally false and malicious".

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Indian-American fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, facing a 59-year jail term in California for sexually abusing aspiring models, was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal court in New York for molesting a woman whom he allegedly lured on promise of modelling work.

Assam: TV journo covering molestation episode quits job

Assam: TV journo covering molestation episode quits job

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Gaurav Jyoti Neog, the journalist of a Guwahati-based TV channel, who was on the spot covering the barbaric assault of a girl by a group of persons at G S Road in Guwahati city on July 9, has quit his job to 'facilitate fair investigation into the case'.

'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.'

Ruchika case: Rathore's pension withheld in full

Ruchika case: Rathore's pension withheld in full

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

After being stripped of his police medal, SPS Rathore's pension has been witheld completely in another blow to the disgraced ex-DGP of Haryana jailed for molesting minor girl Ruchika Girhotra.

PSG's Neymar charged for 'insulting' referee in Man United defeat

PSG's Neymar charged for 'insulting' referee in Man United defeat

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has been charged for "insulting and/or molesting" the referee following his post-game rant after the French side were knocked out of the Champions League last 16 by Manchester United.

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

She also spoke about the need to appoint a full-time head for the state commission for women.

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.

How safe are women in India today?

How safe are women in India today?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

How safe do you feel, a year after the Delhi gang rape? Post your opinions in this message board!

Court to hold hearings daily in Ruchika case

Court to hold hearings daily in Ruchika case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

A local court in Chandigarh will hear the petitions of disgraced former Haryana director general of police S P S Rathore on a day-to-day basis from May 3 challenging his conviction for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra and of Central Bureau of Investigation and the victim's family seeking enhancement of his six months sentence.

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Within less than a week after the two sisters hogged limelight for thrashing youths in a bus for allegedly molesting them, Haryana government on Thursday decided to put on hold the award announced for them pending an inquiry.

Cry, the Beloved Republic

Cry, the Beloved Republic

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

We celebrate January 26 as Republic Day because that's the day on which we adopted the Constitution in 1950. Yet, in the days preceding and following Republic Day 2021, three different courts violated the Constitutional rights of citizens, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Rape case: German girl identifies 2 accused

Rape case: German girl identifies 2 accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The 20-year-old victim identified Pankaj Punia and Harpreet Singh alias Dalli during the parade carried out in jail along with other people on Sunday, police said. The victim, who was in the city along with Embassy officials and her father, made no mistake in the identification of the two accused in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate, they said.

SC judge recuses from hearing plea related to Bengal violence

SC judge recuses from hearing plea related to Bengal violence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Supreme Court Judge Justice Indira Banerjee on Friday recused from hearing a plea field by kin of two Bharatiya Janata Party workers, who were killed in poll related violence on May 2 in West Bengal, seeking court monitored probe and transfer of cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation or Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Ruchika case: Verdict on Rathore's plea on May 20

Ruchika case: Verdict on Rathore's plea on May 20

Rediff.com11 May 2010

A sessions court in Chandigarh will pronounce verdict on former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore's plea challenging the six-month sentence awarded to him by a Central Bureau of Investigation court for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra on May 20.

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

'I tried my best to live a dream with her'

'I tried my best to live a dream with her'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Here is a love story that every girl desires, but few get to live.'

Haryana police add gang rape charge in Murthal sexual assaults case

Haryana police add gang rape charge in Murthal sexual assaults case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Haryana Police has told the Punjab and Haryana HC that the section on gang rape had been added to the FIR in the case.

Mumbai: 3 held in Gateway harassment case

Mumbai: 3 held in Gateway harassment case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

A Mumbai tabloid had on Tuesday published pictures of a girl in the crowd being groped by a group of over 60 men in the vicinity of the Gateway of India.

Bihar's Nirbhaya needs our help

Bihar's Nirbhaya needs our help

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'When rape and molestation are supported by the family, it can no longer be considered merely a criminal act.' 'What kind of morality makes rape a family act?' asks Sankrant Sanu.

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Pachauri had proceeded on leave from TERI after sexual harassment charges were levelled against him by a woman employee.

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I had digested all the humiliation that Fadnavisji had heaped on me, but I had never seen somebody stooping so low to prove one's dominance in any political party.'

Complainant in Pachauri sexual harassment case quits TERI

Complainant in Pachauri sexual harassment case quits TERI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

In her resignation, which she submitted early this week, she slammed the organisation for creating what she describes as a "hostile environment".

Numbers show: 'God's own country' is unsafe for women

Numbers show: 'God's own country' is unsafe for women

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

A total of 16,960 cases of crime against women and children, including 2,568 rapes, have been reported in the last one year in Kerala.

No rapes happened at Murthal, says Haryana police in status report

No rapes happened at Murthal, says Haryana police in status report

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The status report, filed before a division bench of justices S K Mittal and H S Sidhu, "denied the charges of molestation and gangrape during the intervening night of February 22/23 at Murthal in Sonipat district."

Operation Romeo Review

Operation Romeo Review

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Operation Romeo is disappointing not because it is a bad or boring film, but because it did have something significant to say and chickened out, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Journalist shot at in UP's Ghaziabad; 9 held

Journalist shot at in UP's Ghaziabad; 9 held

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Vikram Joshi was returning home in Vijay Nagar area with his two daughters on a motorcycle when he was waylaid by over half a dozen armed men at around 10.30 pm on Monday.

Holding hand, opening pant zip not sexual assault under POCSO: HC

Holding hand, opening pant zip not sexual assault under POCSO: HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Justice Ganediwala this month acquitting a 39-year-old man for groping a minor girl, noting that there was no "skin-to-skin contact with sexual intent" has faced severe flak.

Gujarat: Number of juvenile criminals on the rise

Gujarat: Number of juvenile criminals on the rise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Gujarat has witnessed a steady increase in cases of kidnapping and molestation by juveniles, with 472 such cases registered in 2007. In 2007, a total of 102 cases of rape, 52 murders, 422 accidental deaths and 83 suicide deaths were registered against juveniles in the state. Sociologists say the reason for rise in rape and molestation cases among teenagers has a lot to do with what they see around them.

HC queries J-K police on 'detention' of girl, kin in Handwara

HC queries J-K police on 'detention' of girl, kin in Handwara

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

"My girl is just 16 years old and was alone in the police station when her statement was recorded. She was pressurised by police to give that statement," her mother claimed.

Actress accuses director of molestation, he may go to cops

Actress accuses director of molestation, he may go to cops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jolly LLB director Subhash Kapoor has been accused by an actress, Geetika Tyagi, of sexually assaulting her, an incident he regrets in a video secretly recorded by her. Kapoor did not respond to telephone calls and messages, but indiatvnews.com reports that he plans to lodge a police complaint against the actress for character assassination.

AAP worker suicide: Another party MLA, 7 others arrested

AAP worker suicide: Another party MLA, 7 others arrested

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Aam Aadmi Party legislator from Narela Sharad Chauhan has been arrested by police in connection with the suicide of a woman worker of the ruling party.

December 16 gang rape: 2 years on, nothing has changed, say kin of victim

December 16 gang rape: 2 years on, nothing has changed, say kin of victim

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Candle light vigils, prayer meetings, street plays and a series of other events on Tuesday marked two years of the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in the city that had triggered widespread nation-wide outrage forcing the government to enact stricter laws against sexual assault.

Pomersbach says he was under influence of alcohol

Pomersbach says he was under influence of alcohol

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Investigators on Monday claimed that Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, arrested on charges of molesting an American woman, had told them that he inadvertently touched the victim and was under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place.

Leh clashes: Army Major had approached police

Leh clashes: Army Major had approached police

Rediff.com20 May 2012

An Army Major, who was involved in the recent bloody clashes among military personnel in Leh, had approached Jammu and Kashmir police to register a case against a Sepoy for allegedly molesting his wife.

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her ex-boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia of abuse and molestation, returned to Mumbai today from the United States and police are likely to record her statement in the next two days.

Defence witness claims Staines tried to molest her

Defence witness claims Staines tried to molest her

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Defence witness Hemalata Karua claimed the event occurred two days before Staines and his two minor sons were burnt to death.

Goa Swimming coach, accused of rape, arrested

Goa Swimming coach, accused of rape, arrested

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Swimming coach Surajit Ganguly, accused of raping a 15-year-old girl who was training with him, was arrested in New Delhi on Friday, a senior police official in Panaji informed on Friday. Superintendent of Police (North) Utkrisht Prasoon said Ganguly was held in New Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area.