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.
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 orders immediate reinstatement of Meena Singh after repeated terminations following her sexual harassment complaint against the university registrar, highlighting misuse of power and victimisation.
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
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.
A Delhi court affirms that men can seek legal protection from sexual harassment, stating that laws ensure personal liberty and are not gender-biased. Judgment explained in detail.
A plea in the Supreme Court urges political parties to follow the POSH Act, ensuring protection against sexual harassment for female workers. The petition calls for internal complaints committees in line with the Vishaka guidelines.
Delhi court convicts man for using the word ‘r***i’ and issuing threats, calling it an insult to a woman’s modesty. Court says such words imply disloyalty and promiscuity, amounting to criminal offence.
Today, On 2nd July, Prajwal Revanna’s lawyer told the Karnataka High Court that delay in one trial is affecting progress in related cases. “Delay in that trial has a cascading impact,” he argued while opposing further postponement of proceedings.
An intern at IIT Madras was allegedly sexually harassed by a food court staff member on campus. Taking serious note, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported assault case.
