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Prajwal Revanna books flight to Bengaluru, strict vigil at airport

Prajwal Revanna books flight to Bengaluru, strict vigil at airport

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 33-year-old grandson of JD-S supremo H D Deve Gowda is expected to land in Bengaluru in the small hours of May 31.

Kolkata gangrape pre-planned, victim targeted from 1st day

Kolkata gangrape pre-planned, victim targeted from 1st day

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Kolkata Police has launched a search for mobile videos allegedly filmed by the trio.

Controversial POCSO rulings cost Bombay HC judge her confirmation

Controversial POCSO rulings cost Bombay HC judge her confirmation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala recently acquitted a man accused of groping a 12-year-old girl's breast because he did not make skin-to-skin contact and days earlier, ruled that holding the hands of a five-year-old girl and unzipping the trousers do not amount to "sexual assault" under the POCSO Act.

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In the third such incident in the past four months, a three-year-old girl student was allegedly sexually abused inside a private school in Bangalore.

'Seems like a manual for rape victims': Bombay HC on Tejpal case verdict

'Seems like a manual for rape victims': Bombay HC on Tejpal case verdict

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Justice S C Gupte issued a notice to Tejpal and posted for June 24 the appeal filed by the Goa government against the sessions court's order acquitting him in the case.

Rajasthan govt suspends IAS officer in rape case

Rajasthan govt suspends IAS officer in rape case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Rajasthan government has suspended Indian Administrative Service officer B B Mohanty in the alleged rape and exploitation case of a 23-year-old girl.

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan granted bail

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan granted bail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Kejriwal said the girl has suffered serious internal injuries.

Ex-Spain football chief Rubiales says Hermoso consented to kiss

Ex-Spain football chief Rubiales says Hermoso consented to kiss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women's World Cup victory in 2023.

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.

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI debunks fake letter circulating on social media

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI debunks fake letter circulating on social media

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday dismissed a fake letter being circulated on social media in connection with the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

2-year-old boy sexually abused at playschool in Kolkata

2-year-old boy sexually abused at playschool in Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

On the complaint of the boy's parents, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been registered against unknown persons at the Thakupukur Police Station, a senior officer of the Kolkata police said.

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It also directed the state government to assess the compensation liable to be paid to such victims under the scheme and submit a report to the court.

'Skin-to-skin' case only 2nd time when A-G has appealed on criminal side

'Skin-to-skin' case only 2nd time when A-G has appealed on criminal side

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court, which quashed the controversial skin-to-skin judgment of the Bombay high court in a case under the POCSO Act, said on Thursday that this was the second instance where the attorney general filed an appeal on the criminal side challenging a high court order.

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

Narayan Sai's women supporters beat up man outside Delhi court

Narayan Sai's women supporters beat up man outside Delhi court

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Supporters of self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai on Wednesday clashed with a group of people protesting against him outside the premises of a Delhi court, minutes before he was produced in a rape case.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The investigators are unable to join several dots due to lack of evidence from the crime scene.

SC stays HC order on groping without skin to skin contact

SC stays HC order on groping without skin to skin contact

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

On January 19, the high court had said that groping a minor's breast without "skin to skin contact" cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the POCSO Act.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

Roman Catholic priest wanted by Interpol arrested

Roman Catholic priest wanted by Interpol arrested

Rediff.com24 May 2003

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A newly married woman on an outing with her husband was allegedly raped by five men in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district following which police have rounded up over 100 persons, an official said on Friday.

Asaram rape case: Victim's father gets death threat

Asaram rape case: Victim's father gets death threat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

The father of the girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Asaram Bapu, has been threatened by an unidentified person to withdraw the case or face dire consequences.

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Protesting against Asaram, against whom a fresh sexual assault case has been registered in Gujarat by two sisters, irate local residents on Monday ransacked his ashram in Kardhani area at Jhotwara in Jaipur.

150 CISF jawans to man Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

150 CISF jawans to man Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A day after the apex court's order, the Union home ministry wrote to the West Bengal chief secretary seeking deployment of the CISF at the state-run hospital.

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Police in Thane have arrested a school principal and staff member after allegations that girl students were forced to strip to check for menstruation. The incident sparked outrage among parents, leading to protests and a police investigation.

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".

Marital rape: SC to hear pleas against immunity to husbands

Marital rape: SC to hear pleas against immunity to husbands

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court has said it listed for Tuesday pleas on the vexed legal question of whether a husband should enjoy immunity from prosecution for the offence of rape if he forces his wife, who is not a minor, to have sex.

Healthcare services hit in WB as doctors' stir enters 10th day

Healthcare services hit in WB as doctors' stir enters 10th day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

As the outpatient departments (OPDs) at government hospitals are closed on Sundays, the rush was less even as senior doctors were attending the emergency department to provide treatment to the visiting patients.

'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.'

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village, saying the incidents cannot be compared to the savagery in Manipur.

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The sexual assault case involving allegations against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was fit for trial in a fast-track court, Additional Advocate General Anand Purohit said on Thursday.

Action in cases of crime against women must: Centre's new advisory

Action in cases of crime against women must: Centre's new advisory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The detailed three-page advisory of the Union Home Ministry came days after the alleged gangrape and murder of a woman at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh sparked nationwide outrage.

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during a film shoot. The court said that men too have "pride and dignity" and not just women. The case was lodged in September this year after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case.

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on September 30 the plea of Malayalam film actor Sidhique challenging the Kerala high court order denying him anticipatory bail in a rape case.

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The court said abstention from the work of doctors affects those segments of the society that are in need of medical care.

Doctor's rape: Kolkata police SIT probes ex-principal's finances

Doctor's rape: Kolkata police SIT probes ex-principal's finances

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Kolkata Police on Tuesday began an investigation against RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh for his alleged involvement in 'financial irregularities' in the state-run health facility, a senior officer said.

Send reports every 2 hours: Centre to states on doctors' protest

Send reports every 2 hours: Centre to states on doctors' protest

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The MHA said that the law and order situation of all states should be monitored in view of the protests.

Kolkata rape-murder: What victim's parents told CBI

Kolkata rape-murder: What victim's parents told CBI

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The parents of the woman doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered inside the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week, have told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that a few interns and physicians of the same medical establishment were involved in the crime, an officer said on Friday.

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