A Delhi court is set to deliver a decision on the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint filed against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a minor wrestler on May 20. The court seeks clarification, as the police recommended dismissing the case due to lack of evidence, even though the minor wrestler withdrew her complaint. The case has sparked discussions about justice in sexual harassment cases in the sports community.
Today(on 23rd April),The Madras High Court rejected former Tamil Nadu Special DGP Rajesh Das’s plea to suspend his three-year prison sentence for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer. The court emphasized the importance of integrity in law enforcement and refused to grant the suspension, asserting that the evidence did not warrant it. Das was instructed to surrender before the trial court and file for regular bail.
Today (18th April): BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh claims he was not in Delhi during alleged sexual harassment incidents involving female wrestlers. He requested further investigation, presenting an alibi in court. Six women accused him of various offenses, leading to a chargesheet in June 2023. The court will announce its decision on April 26, with ongoing legal proceedings.
Today 4th April, The Gujarat HC informed that Justice Indu Malhotra will lead a committee to review Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) affairs following sexual harassment allegations. The committee, which includes Attorney General R Venkataramani and former additional chief secretary MM Shrivastav from the State Finance Department, will scrutinize GNLU’s operations in response to the allegations. The Gujarat High Court has formed a committee led by Justice Indu Malhotra to review Gujarat National Law University’s operations in response to recent sexual harassment allegations. The committee will scrutinize the university’s performance and ensure the establishment of a prompt and transparent Internal Complaints Committee. The findings will be presented to the university’s Executive Council.
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.