News for 'molestation'

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.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

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.

Why Olympic medallist Sushil is furious with 'Commando 3'

Why Olympic medallist Sushil is furious with 'Commando 3'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I strongly condemn this scene as wrestlers are respectable people of the society with good moral standing," Kumar said.

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.

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.

SHOCKING Revelations on Bigg Boss 14

SHOCKING Revelations on Bigg Boss 14

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Monday's episode turns out to be an emotional one for the housemates in the Bigg Boss house.

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.

Minister in Akhilesh govt, Gayatri Prajapati gets life term in rape case

Minister in Akhilesh govt, Gayatri Prajapati gets life term in rape case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Prajapati and two other convicts Ashok Tiwari and Ashish Shukla were present in the court when the judgment was pronounced.

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.

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The bills -- the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020 -- will be introduced in both houses during the winter session of Maharashtra legislative assembly and council.

The Broken News Review

The Broken News Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

With solid actors headlining the cast and supporting actors lending good support, The Broken News is a good weekend binge watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Aashram 3 Review

Aashram 3 Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

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.

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The survivor, in her plea, also raised serious allegations against the trial court saying the presiding officer has some "vested interest to save the culprits".

Find Out What Kajol Learnt After 30 Years

Find Out What Kajol Learnt After 30 Years

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'One thing I did take back from the film was that I will not let my fears rule my children's lives.' 'Restricting my children because of my fears will not happen in my life.'

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.

Shooting escaping criminals should be the pattern: Assam CM

Shooting escaping criminals should be the pattern: Assam CM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

While interacting with all Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of the state's many police stations on 'Redefining Policing Standards in Assam', the Assam chief minister issued directions to police to strictly deal with crimes against women and show zero tolerance towards such crimes.

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".

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The accused, who is above 50 years of age and an athletics coach, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Salman asks Siddharth to be careful as Shehnaaz is in love with him!

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.

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.

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.

FIR against Sushant's sisters, doctor after Rhea's complaint

FIR against Sushant's sisters, doctor after Rhea's complaint

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

In her police complaint, Rhea had sought that an FIR be registered under IPC, NDPS Act and Telemedicine Practice Guidelines. She had also accused Priyanka of molesting her.

Was sexually abused when I was 13: TMC MP Derek O'Brien

Was sexually abused when I was 13: TMC MP Derek O'Brien

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The senior TMC member recalled that he did not speak about the incident for several years, and brought it up with his parents much later in the life.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US: Indian priest faces molestation charges

US: Indian priest faces molestation charges

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Prakashanand Saraswati, 79, founder of the Barsana Dham centre in north Hays County in Texas -- one of the biggest Hindu temples in the US -- was arrested at an airport in Washington, DC last week. Known to his followers as Shiree Swamiji, the priest is accused of groping two underage girls on several occasions in the 1990s.

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.

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.

No surprises! Delhi tops in rapes, molestation cases

No surprises! Delhi tops in rapes, molestation cases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

The national capital has topped in the registration of rape cases among six metros in the country with over 450 such incidents reported last year alone. A total of 453 rape cases were registered in Delhi followed by 221 in Mumbai, 97 in Bengaluru, 76 in Chennai, 59 in Hyderabad and 46 in Kolkata in 2011, according to the home ministry.