Talking about the horrific cases of rape reported from Rohtak and Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that “speedy justice will be ensured” via fast track courts. “Culprits involved in such ghastly acts won’t be spared. Will ensure speedy justice by fast track courts,” Khattar said.[Read More…]
Tag: Sexual violence
Old age can’t be a ground for token sentence in sexual offence says Delhi Court
A Delhi Court said that token sentences, in the case of sexual abuse is not fit as a punishment, even if the accused is an aged person. While dealing with a case of a six-year-old girl, who was molested by her 61-year-old neighbour, the court said that old age is[Read More…]
Male chauvinism has no room in civilised society, says SC
SC dismisses plea seeking death penalty for Govindachami in Soumya murder case
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the curative petition filed by the Kerala government which sought the reinstatement of the death penalty on Govindachami, the man who was convicted of raping 23-year-old Soumya in 2011. Responding to the verdict, Soumya’s mother told media that Govindachami’s death would alone invite justice[Read More…]
Fresh allegation of sexual misconduct against star investor Mahesh Murthy
Allegations of verbal and physical misbehaviour have surfaced against Mahesh Murthy, a known figure of venture and angel investor community in India. More than two women have spoken openly about their instances of sexual violations made by Murthy, 13-14 years ago. Murthy clearly denied the allegations. He called the allegations[Read More…]
Censor board bans Raveena Tandon’s ‘Maatr’
Indecent representation of women in movies are the main reason of sexual violence: Maneka Gandhi
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has blamed movies for the increase of violence against women and urged the film industry to portray women in a better light. “We have very important reason why men believe they can get away or they indulge in violence against women[Read More…]
Delhi Police arrests a man for attack on journalist Aparna Kalra
Delhi Police have arrested a man for attacking freelance journalist Aparna Kalra in Delhi’s Ashok Vihar locality on Wednesday evening. Police told media that the assailant had tried to sexually assault her and hit aggressively with a stone after she resisted. The accused was believed to be drinking alone at the Picnic[Read More…]
Exclusive: Four youth detained for eve-teasing Smriti Irani
BJP leader and Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani on Saturday lodged a complaint against four youngsters, who were travelling in a Honda City, for eve -teasing. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in the capital city. Sources told Newsd that the youngsters have been detained at Chanakyapuri police station[Read More…]
Kerala: Christian outfit demands nuns to hear confession of women
A Kerala-based Christian outfit has come out with a demand that nuns be allowed to perform the sacrament of confession for women and minors instead of priests. Kerala Catholic Reformation Movement held a sit-in dharna outside the Bishop House in Kochi on Sunday to press their demand. According to members[Read More…]