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    In A Traditional Society, Families Find It Difficult To Report Sexual Crimes: Bombay HC Refuses To Quash FIR Over Delay
    In A Traditional Society, Families Find It Difficult To Report Sexual Crimes: Bombay HC Refuses To Quash FIR Over Delay
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    In A Traditional Society, Families Find It Difficult To Report Sexual Crimes: Bombay HC Refuses To Quash FIR Over Delay

    The Bombay High Court said families in India often hesitate to report sexual assault and harassment due to social realities, and delay in filing an FIR alone cannot defeat such complaints. Refusing to quash a 2019 molestation FIR, the Court dismissed a Kerala man’s plea over allegations of outraging his domestic worker’s modesty.

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    Supreme Court Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation And Internal Complaints Committee: Justice B.V. Nagarathna To Continue As Chairperson
    Supreme Court Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation And Internal Complaints Committee: Justice B.V. Nagarathna To Continue As Chairperson
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    Supreme Court Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation And Internal Complaints Committee: Justice B.V. Nagarathna To Continue As Chairperson

    The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation & Internal Complaints Committee with Justice B.V. Nagarathna continuing as chairperson. An office order to this effect was issued on Tuesday, and it will come into effect from May 28.

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    ICC Cannot Hide Instigator’s Name After Retraction in False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Bombay HC in POSH Case
    ICC Cannot Hide Instigator’s Name After Retraction in False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Bombay HC in POSH Case
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    ICC Cannot Hide Instigator’s Name After Retraction in False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Bombay HC in POSH Case

    Bombay High Court at Goa held ICC cannot hide instigator of false complaint as unknown source. Justice Neela Gokhale ruled omission unjustified when retraction letter clearly names responsible individual in proceedings.

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    Gender Sensitisation Committees for Women & Transgender: Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts
    Gender Sensitisation Committees for Women & Transgender: Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts
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    Gender Sensitisation Committees for Women & Transgender: Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts

    The Supreme Court has sought detailed status reports from all High Courts on the formation of gender sensitisation committees for women and transgender persons, citing lapses and lack of uniform mechanisms across courts, including district and subordinate levels.

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    Moral Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment: Allahabad HC Calls Lecturer’s Dismissal 'Shockingly Disproportionate'
    Moral Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment: Allahabad HC Calls Lecturer’s Dismissal 'Shockingly Disproportionate'
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    Moral Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment: Allahabad HC Calls Lecturer’s Dismissal ‘Shockingly Disproportionate’

    The Allahabad High Court held that a consensual teacher–student relationship amounted to moral misconduct, not sexual harassment, and ruled that dismissal with disqualification was shockingly disproportionate, directing MNNIT to reconsider the punishment.

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    “Three Years She Was Silent”: Prajwal Revanna Claims Rape Case Is ‘Political Vendetta’ Before Karnataka High Court
    “Three Years She Was Silent”: Prajwal Revanna Claims Rape Case Is ‘Political Vendetta’ Before Karnataka High Court
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    “Three Years She Was Silent”: Prajwal Revanna Claims Rape Case Is ‘Political Vendetta’ Before Karnataka High Court

    Prajwal Revanna told the Karnataka High Court that the rape case and other charges against him were filed due to political motives. His counsel argued that multiple complaints surfaced suddenly and the investigation was biased.

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    Delhi Court Sends Swami Chaitanyananda to 14-Day Judicial Custody Over Sexual Harassment, Molestation & Forgery Allegations
    Delhi Court Sends Swami Chaitanyananda to 14-Day Judicial Custody Over Sexual Harassment, Molestation & Forgery Allegations
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    Delhi Court Sends Swami Chaitanyananda to 14-Day Judicial Custody Over Sexual Harassment, Molestation & Forgery Allegations

    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.

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    Allahabad High Court Slams University After Sexual Harassment Complaint Against University Registrar: “Reinstate Meena Singh Immediately
    Allahabad High Court Slams University After Sexual Harassment Complaint Against University Registrar: “Reinstate Meena Singh Immediately
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    Allahabad High Court Slams University After Sexual Harassment Complaint Against University Registrar: “Reinstate Meena Singh Immediately

    The Allahabad High Court orders immediate reinstatement of Meena Singh after repeated terminations following her sexual harassment complaint against the university registrar, highlighting misuse of power and victimisation.

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    "Sexual Harassment Complaints Must Be Filed Within 6 Months, Moral Record of Misconduct to Stay on Resume": Supreme Court
    "Sexual Harassment Complaints Must Be Filed Within 6 Months, Moral Record of Misconduct to Stay on Resume": Supreme Court
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    “Sexual Harassment Complaints Must Be Filed Within 6 Months, Moral Record of Misconduct to Stay on Resume”: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court has ruled that sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act must be filed within six months of the last incident, while directing that the Vice Chancellor’s misconduct be permanently recorded in his resume as a moral consequence

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    Supreme Court Moves to Include Women Lawyers Under PoSH Act, Seeks BCI Response
    Supreme Court Moves to Include Women Lawyers Under PoSH Act, Seeks BCI Response
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    Supreme Court Moves to Include Women Lawyers Under PoSH Act, Seeks BCI Response

    The Supreme Court has asked the Bar Council of India and the Centre to respond to a plea seeking applicability of the PoSH Act for practicing women lawyers. The petition challenges the Bombay High Court ruling that restricted the law to employer-employee relationships.

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