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SC notice to TN govt on plea seeking clarity on law punishing minors under
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a petition seeking clarity on the law punishing minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Act for consensual sex.
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Delhi HC adjourns hearing on MJ Akbar's plea challenging Priya Ramani's ac
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on the petition of former Union minister MJ Akbar challenging a trial court order which had dismissed the criminal defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani over the allegations of sexual
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Harvey Weinstein accusers drop sex trafficking lawsuit: Report
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): The three ladies who accused the disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct have voluntarily dismissed their claims against Weinstein.
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SC to hear pleas against 'those NRI men exploiting women' in July
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday said it will conduct in July the final hearing to the petitions against those NRI men marrying Indian women, then allegedly abandoning them, after taking dowry and also subjected them, in many cases, with sexual exploitation.
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US Senator apologises to former lobbyist over sexual misconduct claims; sa
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): US Representative Tom Reed on Sunday (local time) apologised to a former lobbyist who accused him of sexual misconduct several years, adding that he will not run for any elected office in 2022, reported The Hill.
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Man booked for sexually abusing female dog in Mumbai
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 20 (ANI): A man has been booked for allegedly raping a female dog in Kalina area of Mumbai's Santacruz on March 13.
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Andrew Cuomo's current aide accuses him of sexual harassment amid series o
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): Amid a series of sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, his current aide on Friday accused him of misconduct.
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Former US lobbyist accuses GOP Senator of sexual misconduct
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): A former lobbyist in the United States on Friday accused GOP Representative Tom Reed of sexual misconduct.
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US House passes legislation to reauthorise Violence Against Women Act
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 18 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday (local time) passed legislation to reauthorise the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was originally introduced by President Joe Biden but lapsed in 2019.
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Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms sexual harassment
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign if an investigation confirms the allegations of sexual harassment against him.
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Demi Lovato opens up about being sexually assaulted as a teen in new docum
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato's docuseries sees the former Disney star opening up about her past experience more than ever before - especially a sexual assault by her drug dealer on the night of her overdose.
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Women march across Australia against sexual violence
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Canberra [Australia], March 15 (ANI): Thousands of Australians attended scores of March 4 Justice rallies as they demand action against violence, sexual discrimination, and the lack of federal government action on issues affecting women on Monday.
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