Swami Chaitanyananda, also known as Parth Sarthy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Delhi following allegations of sexual harassment, molestation of female students, and forgery. Delhi Police recovered forged documents and devices during the ongoing investigation.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to orchestra organizer Manish Kumar Yadav, accused of sexual harassment against a dancer. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh emphasized the societal prejudice faced by female performers, highlighting their rights to respect and dignity. The court underscored the importance of a safe environment for artists against gender-based violence.
The Karnataka High Court directed the Director General of Police to alert all police stations about a woman who has filed 10 criminal cases against different men over the past decade. It also instructed that no further complaints should be registered on her behalf without a preliminary inquiry, aiming to prevent misuse of the legal system.
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The Bombay High Court today has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual abuse incident involving two kindergarten students. The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the State’s handling of serious crimes and questioned the need for public protests to spur action. It also raised concerns about the number of neglected cases, including the failure to preserve crucial evidence.
Today, On 26th July, The Delhi court summoned the victim in the Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case for testimony on 26th July. Forensic analysis of mobile evidence faced delays at the FSL. The court postponed evidence recording due to the mobile phone being at the FSL. The matter is rescheduled for August 6. Charges against Brij Bhushan were framed on May 21.
The Supreme Court, today led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has taken up a petition from a female employee accusing West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose of molestation. The court is examining the immunity granted to governors under Article 361 of the Constitution, which shields them from criminal prosecution. The petitioner seeks clear guidelines governing governors’ immunity from prosecution.
Yesterday, On 29th June, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, refuting her allegations of unsafe activities at Raj Bhavan. Similar suits were also filed against TMC leaders. The conflict has drawn criticism from political leaders for damaging the state’s reputation. The outcome carries implications for political discourse in West Bengal.
Today, On 1st May, GNLU’s Registrar apologized for downplaying rape and harassment allegations at the university, following widespread criticism and court intervention. The Gujarat High Court acknowledged the apology and made recommendations for improving the Internal Complaints Committee. They emphasized the need for male representation in the committee and proposed the establishment of a complaint box managed by an independent secretariat.