Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a teacher accused of sexual harassment under the POCSO Act, citing discrepancies in witness testimony and the potential for manipulation. The court highlighted the gravity of such offenses but also stressed the need to protect teachers from false accusations, emphasizing the impact on their reputation.
The court, in its order passed on February 28, also convicted a woman attendant of the school bus and sentenced her to the jail term that she has already undergone. The girl was a nursery student in a convent school located in Mira Road locality and the incident occurred while she was returning home after attending the school.
“kya darling challan karne aayi hai kya?” | The Calcutta High Court ruled that addressing an unknown woman as ‘darling’ constitutes sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC. The court upheld the conviction of a man who, while inebriated, made a sexually colored remark to a lady police officer. The court emphasized that such behavior is offensive, and modified the punishment to one month imprisonment.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the requirement for parents to report offenses against their child under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash an application against a mother for failing to report her son’s sexual harassment, leading to his suicide. The case highlights legal obligations and judicial discretion under the POCSO Act.
The Delhi High Court recently addressed the growing issue of sexual harassment by teachers in educational institutions, emphasizing the seriousness of such offenses and the abuse of power. The court highlighted the sacred nature of the teacher-student relationship and the role teachers play in holistic student development. The Delhi High Court has voiced its concerns […]
The Kerala High Court recently concluded the case involving Advocate BA Aloor, facing sexual harassment allegations. The court deemed the offense as bailable, denying Aloor’s anticipatory bail plea. This decision sets a significant precedent for future cases. The legal community closely watched the case, highlighting the intricate balance between protecting the accused’s rights and addressing misconduct allegations seriously.
The Gujarat High Court has directed Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) to establish a transparent mechanism for handling sexual harassment complaints. The court raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in addressing such sensitive issues within the campus. The directive aims to safeguard the integrity of the process and protect the rights of complainants.
In a recent development, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has been granted interim bail until July 20 by a Delhi court. The bail is related to a sexual harassment case filed against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan […]
