Kerala High Court ruled that police can’t reject FIRs just because complaints come via email from overseas without a signature. The Court upheld the right to file Zero FIR under BNSS 2023.
Kolkata: The elder sister of Sanjay Roy, the man convicted in the RG Kar rape-murder case, revealed on Saturday that the family does not plan to challenge the court’s guilty verdict. The decision was delivered by a Kolkata court, which found Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor.
The Sealdah court will announce its verdict on January 18th regarding the 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, which triggered nationwide protests for justice. The victim’s father criticized the investigation, and junior doctors demanded severe punishment for the accused, Sanjoy Roy. Political reactions highlight concerns about accountability and investigative integrity as tensions remain high.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to orchestra organizer Manish Kumar Yadav, accused of sexual harassment against a dancer. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh emphasized the societal prejudice faced by female performers, highlighting their rights to respect and dignity. The court underscored the importance of a safe environment for artists against gender-based violence.
A two-member fact-finding committee from the National Commission for Women has arrived in Chennai to investigate a reported sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari and Praveen Dixit, will examine the incident, gather information from various parties, and recommend preventive measures. An ongoing police investigation follows a formal complaint.