Sexual assault
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Laws by men, for men, stacked against survivors

Together Judge’ who, in 2017, ruled against the 19-year-old complainant, citing that she could have prevented being raped if she had just kept her knees together.

published on : 11th June 2023
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Principal of Phani School of Nursing in AP faces heat again, pupil alleges sexual assault

The police said Ravindra had sexually abused the student by threatening to withhold her certificates.

published on : 9th June 2023
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Woman seeking action on MLA attempts suicide in Hyderabad

It is worth noting that she had previously come forward to report the assault by MLA Durgam Chinnaiah after receiving no support from the police, which led her to approach the media.

published on : 4th June 2023
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Minor girl marries cousin; case filed under POCSO Act

In January this year, the couple moved to Delhi and since then they had been living in a rented accommodation at West Jawahar Park, Delhi.

published on : 1st June 2023
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Ex-chief of 'Overseas Friends of BJP' found guilty of multiple sexual offences by Sydney court

Dhankhar, a data expert, cried on Monday as the jury foreman replied "guilty" to each of the 39 charges against him.

published on : 25th April 2023
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Hyderabad: DAV school driver gets 20-year jail term for sexually assaulting 4-year-old student

The fast-track POCSO court held the man, a driver of the school principal, guilty under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Indian Penal Code.

published on : 18th April 2023
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Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

There have been no reports of Peng sightings in public since carefully orchestrated appearances during the Beijing Olympics in February 2022

published on : 13th April 2023
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13 women accuse French thespian Gerard Depardieu of sexual misconduct

None of these 13 women have taken legal action against 75-year-old Depardieu, according to the Paris prosecutor's office's statement provided to 'Variety'.

published on : 12th April 2023
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Delhi court grants bail to man accused of sexual assault

The court was hearing the bail plea of accused Anshul Chaudhary against whom the Maidan Garhi police station had registered an FIR.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Kerala govt suspends five employees for trying to influence sexual assault survivor

State Health Minister Veena George said the decision was taken based on a report filed by the director of medical education (DME).

published on : 23rd March 2023
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Big bangle saves girl as three teenagers sexually assault her classmate in Bengal

Sources in the police said the gruesome incident took place after the schools hours.

published on : 23rd March 2023
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Police identify man who sexually assaulted woman near Pettah

The police, however, did not bother to do a follow-up on the SOS call, and it was after three days that they registered a case.

published on : 22nd March 2023
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‘Equip every woman with gun’ : Cops draw flak as Thiruvananthapuram turns unsafe

Cold approach of the police has forced many women to discontinue the cases they lodged.

published on : 22nd March 2023
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'Unprecedented': Rahul's preliminary reply to Delhi Police notice on his 'sexual assault' remark

Gandhi asked whether this had anything to do with his position taken both inside and outside Parliament on the Adani issue, sources said.

published on : 19th March 2023
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Delhi Police at Rahul Gandhi's residence over 'sexual assault' remark in Bharat Jodo Yatra

According to police, the congress leader had remarked in Srinagar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra that "women are still being sexually assaulted."

published on : 19th March 2023
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Was sexually assaulted by father when I was a child: DCW chief Swati Maliwal

Narrating her ordeal, Maliwal said that her father would grab her by her braid and slam her against the wall, leading to severe bleeding.

published on : 11th March 2023
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Should take students’ input in functioning of schools, says educationist  

Several protests have also been reported across the state at hostels, demanding better facilities and citing safety concerns, especially in hostels at capacity.

published on : 11th March 2023
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Madurai Bench of Madras HC upholds conviction of five in Kumbakonam gang sexual assault case

According to the prosecution, the victim had come to Kumbakonam on December 9, 2018, to attend a six-day training programme. 

published on : 9th March 2023
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International Women's Day events highlight gaps in gender equality

A large number of women and girls who experience sexual assaults and domestic violence worldwide highlighted the ongoing struggle to secure women's rights.  

published on : 8th March 2023
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Madras HC bats for convict’s kin, asks TN to help ‘orphans of justice’  

“These children are termed as orphans of justice or invisible victims or hidden victims.

published on : 2nd March 2023
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