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Kerala Medical College Employee Arrested In Sexual Assault Charges
The Kerala Police arrested an employee of a medical college hospital in Kozhikode for allegedly sexually assaulting a patient while she was semi-conscious after undergoing surgery. The incident happened on March 18, but came in light on March 20. Notably, C Saseendran, the accused who was immediately suspended from service, went absconding after police booked him. A case has been registered and an investigation against Saseendran is underway… read-more
Tags: Kerala Medical College, Staff, Sexual Assault, arrested, IPC section
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Agra Woman Stripped And Sexually Assaulted By 11 Men
In another horrific incident, an Agra woman was allegedly stripped and sexually assaulted by 11 men. The incident occurred under the Tajganj Police limits, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The victim, a 30-year-old woman escaped eve-teasing, following which the accused, along with 11 others barged into her house, stripped her and beaten her. The victim despite threats filed an FIR and registered a complaint. The police launcged investigation to nab the… read-more
Tags: rape, Sexual Assault, Agra woman, FIR, Accused absconding
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Lingayat Seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sent To 14-Days Judicial Custody In Sexual Assault: Karnataka
Booked in sexual assault and rape charges of minor, Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru has been sent to 14-days judicial custody, in Karnataka. The Chief of Sri Murugha Mutt was arrested on September 1, and underwent all the necessary medical tests. Notably, Murugha Sharanaru is currently lodged in Chitradurga District Jail and will be produced before an open court, on September 2. Shivamurthy is booked under POCSO Act.
Tags: Sexual Assault, POCSO Act, Lingayat Seer, Karnataka Police, Shivamurthy Murugha
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Karnataka Police Issues Look Out Notice To Lingayat Seer In Sexual Assault
The Karnataka Police has issued a lookout notice against Lingayat seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, accused in an alleged sexual assault case involving minors. On September 1, Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the chief pontiff of a prominent Lingayat mutt in Karnataka's Chitradurga was issued notice as a precautionary measure. In addition, the warden of the prominent mutt was also taken into custody for investigation of sexual assault charges… read-more
Tags: Karnataka Police, Lingayat Seer, Sexual Assault, Minors, investigation
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Father Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minor Daughter For 7 Years
A man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his minor daughter for the past seven years in Ambala, Haryana, confirmed police on August 31. Furthermore, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was registered against the accused and an investigation was launched. Notably, the victim who is 17-year-old now, allegedly complained that her father assaulted her, following which the accused was remanded to… read-more
Tags: Haryana Police, Sexual Assault, Father, arrested, POCSO Act
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Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts To Protect Sexual Assault Victims
Supreme Court on August 12 ruled all sexual harassment cases should be heard in closed sessions and sexual assault victims should not be asked improper pointed questions. The bench expressed disappointment that judicial processes in such circumstances tend to be more onerous for complainants who are already suffering from trauma and societal humiliation. SC issued these instructions in case brought by a yoga instructor charging a vice-… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court, Sexual Assault, yoga instructor, sexual abuse, victim
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Not Using Condom Without Consent Of Partner Is Crime: Canada Court
Canada's court ruled that removing condoms without the consent of a partner is a crime. On July 30, the Canadian court gave the verdict in a case filed by a woman, who predicated a contract with the accused whom she met online(2017) and had sex for physical compatibility. However, in one of the two times, the man allegedly didn't use condoms, due to which the woman contracted HIV treatment.
Tags: Canadian Court, Sexual Assault, allegations, Petition, Legal
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Fake Antique Dealer Monson Mavunkal Denied Bail By Kerala HC
Fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal has been denied bail by Kerala High Court, on July 14. Mavunkal was arrested in multiple sexual assault cases, which include a POCSO case. "Money, politics and the police force are invested to throw the petitioners behind bars," contended Mavunkal's counsel. Furthermore, Mavunkal has also been accused for making crores of rupees by selling fake antiques.
Tags: Monson Mavunkal, Fake Antique Dealer, Kerala, Bail Plea, Sexual Assault
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Assistant Coach Alex Ambrose Of India Women U17 Team Suspended For Sexual Assault
Dr. S. Y. Quraishi, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) supervising the All India Football Federation (AIFF), revealed that India Women Under-17 team assistant coach Alex Ambrose has been fired for sexual misconduct. In a statement released on June 30, AIFF alluded to the occurrence without naming the culprit or identifying the crime. The Under-17 Women's World Cup will be held in India in October 2022… read-more
Tags: Football, Indian Team, womens team, Sexual Assault, assistant coach
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Vijay Babu Appears In Court For 7th Time In Row For Sexual Assault Case
Vijay Babu, the actor-producer, appeared at Ernakulam Town South PS for seventh day in a row for questioning in connection with a sexual assault charge. The judge ordered him to appear in court from June 27 to July 3 and granted him anticipatory bail. To spare the group from "disgrace," the actor claimed he will remain away from Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes' Executive Committee until he is found innocent.
Tags: Sexual Assault, Vijay Babu, Court, Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes, Malayalam
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