News for 'rape charges'

Court charges Gopal Kanda with raping former air hostess

Court charges Gopal Kanda with raping former air hostess

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda will face charges of rape and abetment of suicide after a Delhi court on Friday put him on trial in air hostess Geetika Sharma's suicide case.

Break fingers of those blaming Mamata: TMC minister

Break fingers of those blaming Mamata: TMC minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

His threat was heard in a video clip that has gone viral. However, the authenticity of the video could not independently verify.

Raped South African model returns home

Raped South African model returns home

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The model returned to join her family members and undergo psychological counselling.

Charge sheet filed against 6 for Swiss woman's gang rape

Charge sheet filed against 6 for Swiss woman's gang rape

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The Datia police have filed a charge sheet against six accused in a local court, for allegedly gang-raping a Swiss woman on March 16 in a forest, the police said.

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

In a separate incident, a tribal woman had lodged a complaint at Saikul police station, stating that her 21-year-old daughter and her 24-year-old friend were allegedly raped by a mob at their rented house near Konung Mamang before brutally murdering them on May 4.

'Abhaya Di Was Killed Ruthlessly'

'Abhaya Di Was Killed Ruthlessly'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Abhaya Di was one of the best seniors we could have.' 'She secured a seat in chest medicine which is huge in India, where only 10-20 seats are available for the general category.' 'Such a talent was destroyed ruthlessly.'

Kolkata turns off lights to protest against RG Kar incident

Kolkata turns off lights to protest against RG Kar incident

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Kolkata experienced a unique and powerful display of civic solidarity when residents turned off their lights for an hour from 9 pm on Wednesday and came down to the streets with burning candles to protest the murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital and to express support for the deceased doctor's family.

Did police botch Kolkata doc murder probe? CBI says...

Did police botch Kolkata doc murder probe? CBI says...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Police delayed seizing the clothes of Sanjay Roy, an accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, for two days though his role had been established on August 10, a day after the crime, Central Bureau of Investigation officials said on Wednesday.

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Sandeep Lamichhane has been taken into police custody following rape accusation

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The 430-page chargesheet filed before Ramanagara chief judicial magistrate on November 27 has named Nithyananda, Nithya Bhaktananda, Nithya Sachidananda, Nithya Sachidananda and Maa Sachidananda alias Ragini on the basis of two FIRs filed against them, a CID statement said on Monday

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Indian national arrested for alleged rape in Zimbabwe has been absolved of all charges and released with immediate effect by the High Court there, his company claimed on Wednesday.

Kathua case: Charges of rape and murder framed against 7 accused

Kathua case: Charges of rape and murder framed against 7 accused

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The court also framed charges for destruction of evidence and under Section 328 (causing hurt by poisoning with an intent to hurt) of the RPC.

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Villagers alleged that the minor, who was missing since Friday evening, was raped and murdered, and the police did not act on their complaint immediately.

Out on bail, man rapes woman again after 2 years

Out on bail, man rapes woman again after 2 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The victim, who is now 19 years old, had been raped by the same accused two years back when she was a minor, an official said.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Senior Indian Police Service officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed the new Kolkata Police commissioner, replacing Vineet Goyal, on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with agitating junior doctors and agreed to their demands in a bid to resolve the more than a month-long impasse over the RG Kar hospital incident.

RG Kar ex-principal was 'deceptive' during polygraph: CBI

RG Kar ex-principal was 'deceptive' during polygraph: CBI

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

R G Kar Medical College's former principal Sandip Ghosh was found to be 'deceptive' while answering important questions on the rape and murder of a trainee woman postgraduate doctor during his polygraph test and layered voice analysis, officials said.

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

Prajwal Revanna sent to jail till June 24 in sexual abuse case

Prajwal Revanna sent to jail till June 24 in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The 42nd additional chief metropolitan magistrate court had on June 12 remanded him to the custody of the Special Investigation Team, which is probing the cases against him, till June 18.

Mumbai gang-rape convicts challenge new charge punishable by death

Mumbai gang-rape convicts challenge new charge punishable by death

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Three convicts in the Shakti Mills photojournalist gang-rape case have approached the Bombay high court to challenge the framing of charge against them under Section 376 (e) of the Indian Penal Code which can be punishable by the death sentence.

AP: Channel stringers charged with rape

AP: Channel stringers charged with rape

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

The Ranga Reddy district police has arrested two stringers of Telugu news channels on charges of raping and robbing two women in Viqarabad town.

FIR against ACP on charge of raping woman

FIR against ACP on charge of raping woman

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A First Information Report was on Tuesday registered against a senior police officer on charge of raping a middle-aged housewife after an internal enquiry concluded his role in the crime, police said.

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds charged with rape

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds charged with rape

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds has been charged with rape but was released on bail after appearing before a magistrate court in Bridgetown (Barbados).

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday held guilty three convicts in the Shakti Mills photojournalist gang rape case under an amended IPC section, which entails death penalty, for committing repeated offence.

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

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.

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The police would soon be approaching the 28-year-old to join the probe

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The woman, who works at a well-known IT company and is in Chaibasa as she is working from home, was out with her boyfriend on a two-wheeler on Thursday evening when the incident took place near the old aerodrome in Chaibasa, they said.

Woman ready to marry man who raped her

Woman ready to marry man who raped her

Rediff.com12 May 2005

According to the prosecution, Mahadik and the woman, both hail from Dongroli village in Raigad district and were in a relationship.

Anand Jon indicted on more charges of rape

Anand Jon indicted on more charges of rape

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

A judge in California had set a bail for US$ 2.1 million, but the New York district attorney has sent an arrest warrant seeking his continued detention even if he posts the bail, the prosecutors said. Alexander, who has worked with several celebrities, was charged with rape, aggravated sexual abuse and related crimes. Several of the alleged victims came to Alexander looking for modeling assignments or other job opportunities.

Gang rape survivor made to wait for 12 hrs in police van

Gang rape survivor made to wait for 12 hrs in police van

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The 37-year-old woman was taken in a police van to Anandapur sub-divisional hospital on Thursday morning where doctors refused to undertake her medical examination as the place of occurrence of the crime was under Salania Community Health Centre (CHC) area.

Delhi rape: 5 accused charged, face death penalty

Delhi rape: 5 accused charged, face death penalty

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charged against five men accused of gang-raping and murdering a 23-year-old student in New Delhi in December 2012.

Gaganjit Singh Barnala charged in rape case

Gaganjit Singh Barnala charged in rape case

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Barnala, who is currently out on bail, was present in the Court. The SAD MLA from Dhuri was arrested on August 12 after his maid charged him with raping her.

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

An Indian cab driver in New York has been arrested on charges that he raped and robbed a 26-year-old passenger in his taxi last year.

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Janata Dal-Secular on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking his intervention recommending a CBI probe into the sexual abuse charges against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.

3 cops to be booked for mishandling rape case against BJP ex-MLA Sengar

3 cops to be booked for mishandling rape case against BJP ex-MLA Sengar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A special court has declined to discharge a police officer from charges of failing to record a rape complaint against BJP ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 by a minor victim, officials said.

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

She was referred to King George's Medical University as the women's hospital in Ayodhya did not have the facility to provide adequate treatment, the district's chief medical officer Sanjay Jain said.

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'She could have sat down with the students and taken a list of their grievances including their allegations and suspicions.' 'Not all suspicions are true, but you have to listen, you have to let the steam come out.'

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Though the party defended him saying "the case and his arrest is politically motivated."

Murder charge not in rape chargesheet? Police deny report

Murder charge not in rape chargesheet? Police deny report

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The Delhi police on Saturday denied reports that murder charge had not been incorporated in the chargesheet of the gang-rape case of a 23-year-old girl.