In a major relief to Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen on her birthday, the Income Tax Appella Tribunal (ITAT) ruled out the tax liability on her from the compensation paid by a multinational soft drink company in 2004. ITAT also set aside the penalty of Rs 35 lakh imposed on her for[Read More…]
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#MeToo Movement: Chetan Bhagat accused of harassing woman; apologises later
Acclaimed author Chetan Bhagat on Saturday landed in a major controversy as his name surfaced in the raging #MeToo debate with screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation he had with a woman, after the allegation of sexual harassment Chetan Bhagat issued a statement and apologised to the victim and his wife.[Read More…]
Making a safer workplace for women in private sector, says Maneka Gandhi
In order to ensure safe workplaces for Women in the private sector, the Ministry of Women and Child had requested Hon’ble Minister for Corporate Affairs to mandate the disclosure regarding implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act in the Directors Report of every[Read More…]
Sexual harassment case : Investor Mahesh Murthy released after court’s order, says will fight to defend reputation
Angel investor Mahesh Murthy who was arrested in Mumbai in connection with a molestation case was released on a surety bond on Friday evening. Murthy, the founder and Chief executive officer of Digital Agency Pinstorm was arrested in Khar for allegedly harassing and stalking a Delhi based woman on social media. “We have arrested him[Read More…]