The Calcutta High Court addressed workplace interactions and misuse of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, citing the use of terms like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’. The court found that while the terms were inappropriate, their use did not constitute sexual harassment, cautioning against misuse of the Act to avoid hindering women’s employment opportunities.
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Allegations of sexual harassment against West Bengal’s Governor, CV Ananda Bose, by a staff member of Raj Bhavan have sparked a heated dispute. The Governor’s claim of immunity under Article 361 is being debated, drawing parallels to past cases. The Supreme Court has upheld absolute immunity for Governors, even in cases of personal misconduct. Such immunity was recognized in a 2017 case involving Kalyan Singh, and historical resignations have occurred amidst similar allegations.
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Today (2nd May): The Supreme Court directed that one-third of SCBA posts must be reserved for women. For the current year, three executive members, two senior executive members, and the treasurer must be women. This aims to promote gender inclusivity and diversity within the association. The directive builds on a plea for gender representation. Elections for the 2024-25 term are scheduled for May 16th.
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.
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.