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Differently-abled woman gang-raped by husband, six others in Tripura; one
Updated : 12 months ago IST
On January 5, the accused husband, along with his friends, allegedly consumed alcohol at his residence in West Tripura and, under the influence, assaulted and gang-raped the differently-abled woman.
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"Courts must be cautious": Legal experts on Allahabad HC's ruling on sexua
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Legal experts have emphasized the need for judicial caution and sensitivity in cases involving sexual violence, following the Allahabad High Court's observation certain acts of assault do not constitute rape or attempted rape.
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"NCW should go to Supreme Court against this": Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the former Chief of the NCW called on the judges to see the intention behind an act.
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Grabbing breasts, snapping pyjama string not rape: Allahabad High Court
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Grabbing the breasts of the victim and snapping her pyjama strings do not constitute rape or attempt to rape but serious sexual assault, Allahabad court observed in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case of alleged rape of a minor girl.
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Curfew continues in Nagpur, 51 individuals named in FIR over violent relig
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Curfew remains in place in parts of Nagpur for a second consecutive day following violent clashes on March 17. An FIR has been filed naming 51 individuals, including minors, with charges including assaulting police officers and misbehaving with female personnel.
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Man gets 10 years sentence for sexually assaulting mentally challenged boy
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sushil Bala Dagar sentenced the main accused to 10 years' improvement under section six of the POCSO Act. He has been sentenced to different jail terms for the offences of causing hurt, house trespass, and criminal intimidation.
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Hathras: Chief Proctor of PC Bagla Degree College booked for alleged sexua
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Chiranjeev Nath Sinha, Rajneesh, the Chief Proctor, allegedly assaulted girls under the guise of helping them pass competitive exams, securing jobs, and other promises.
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Pakistan People's Party criticises government's new policy for alternative
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) spokesperson Shazia Marri has strongly criticised governments' newly introduced policy for alternative energy, describing the change as "direct assault" on consumers.
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"Breached trust": Delhi Court awards life sentence to man for raping minor
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The convict, a neighbour of the victim, was someone she trusted and referred to as 'uncle.' The child born from the assault has since been placed for adoption.
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Pakistan: Armed men fire at Peshawar-bound train, Passengers taken hostage
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a statement the Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack and said that "BLA has completely repelled the Pakistani military's ground assault following the seizure of Jaffar Express. After intense clashes, Pakistani ground troops were forced to retreat, but airstr
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Court frames charges against Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and 9 others
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Delhi's Saket Court has recently framed charges against Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and nine others in a case related to violence, the burning of buses, and assault on public servants by the mob protesting against CAA NRC in December 2019.
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Karnataka govt will follow Congress high command decision on joining JAC o
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Notably, Stalin has called for a joint effort from various political parties to raise their voices against delimitation, calling for a JAC meeting on March 22 in Chennai and inviting representatives from various political parties to join against the "blatant assault on federalism."
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