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  SC shows leniency in POCSO conviction, refrains from sentencing convict married to victim | Details

  India | May 23, 2025 14:25 IST

  At the time of the offence, the man was 24 years old and was convicted for having a sexual relationship with a minor. However, after the girl attained adulthood, the two got married. The couple is now living together and raising their child.

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  Anna University sexual assault case: Governor reviews security, NCW forms probe committee

  December 29, 2024 18:12 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi visited Anna University to review security following a student’s alleged sexual assault, prompting investigations and safety reforms.

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  Anna University sexual assault case: BJP’s Annamalai whips himself outside residence in protest

  December 27, 2024 12:54 IST

  K Annamalai in protest against the sexual harassment case in Anna University criticised the DMK government and said that he will not be wearing slippers until justice is served.

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  Karnataka HC rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault and rape case

  Karnataka | October 21, 2024 16:02 IST

  Ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 26, a huge cache of explicit videos emerged on social media showing many women being sexually assaulted, allegedly by Prajwal.

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  Maharashtra forms judicial commission to investigate Akshay Shinde's encounter

  Maharashtra | October 02, 2024 13:10 IST

  The Maharashtra government has set up a judicial commission led by Justice Dilip Bhosale to investigate the encounter of Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. This move follows public scrutiny and protests over police practices, weeks before the state elections.

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  Malayalam actor Mukesh, arrested in sexual assault case, released on anticipatory bail

  Regional Cinema | September 24, 2024 15:26 IST

  Mukesh's arrest was recorded after the SIT, who is investigating the case registered against the actor, called him for questioning. The actor-politician appeared before the SIT at the Coastal Police Headquarters in Kochi in morning and was grilled for over three hours.

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  Kerala High Court dismisses actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

  Regional Cinema | September 24, 2024 14:12 IST

  After a 'MeToo' movement surfaced recently, Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from his position as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), along with the entire 17-member executive committee.

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  Badlapur school sexual assault case: Accused Akshay Shinde dead in police retaliatory firing

  Maharashtra | September 23, 2024 21:34 IST

  Badlapur school sexual assault case, in which two kindergarten girls were allegedly sexually assaulted, triggered a massive protest in the town, with thousands of people blocking trains at Badlapur station on August 20.

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  Badlapur minors' alleged sexual assault case: FIR registered against school authorities

  Maharashtra | August 23, 2024 13:58 IST

  An FIR has been filed against school authorities in Badlapur for failing to report a sexual assault case involving minors, violating Section 19 of the POCSO Act. The SIT has interviewed the victims and their families. The accused has confessed and has a history of two failed marriages.

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  Tamil Nadu: PhD scholar sentenced five life imprisonment for sexually assaulting eight minors

  July 09, 2024 22:31 IST

  The Thanjavur special court also imposed a fine of Rs 6,54,000 on him. Additionally, the court ordered him to pay Rs 4 lakh to each minor victims. He used to trap children below the age of 12 years.

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  Sexual assault case: Prajwal Revanna's brother Suraj sent to 14-day judicial custody

  Karnataka | June 23, 2024 23:14 IST

  A 27-year-old man had complained to the police that Suraj Revanna, the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA and former Minister H D Revanna, sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.

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  Prajwal Revanna will be arrested at Airport: Karnataka Minister on speculation about MP's return

  Karnataka | May 29, 2024 15:46 IST

  Suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna (33), the NDA candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, is facing charges of sexually abusing several women.

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  Karnataka: JDS MLA HD Revanna gets conditional bail in sexual harassment case

  Karnataka | May 21, 2024 6:58 IST

  HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, are facing a probe by an SIT constituted by the Karnataka government over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household.

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  Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC satisfied at CBI probe progress, permits NHRC to be party in case

  May 02, 2024 14:32 IST

  The court has instructed state authorities to offer their "fullest cooperation" to the ongoing investigation. The next hearing is scheduled for June 13, with the CBI directed to submit a further progress report.

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  Oral sex with minor not 'aggravated sexual assault' under POCSO, HC reduces jail term of man

  India | November 23, 2021 23:29 IST

  The crime does not fall in the category of 'aggravated sexual assault' or sexual assault. It comes in the category of 'penetrative sexual assault' which is punishable under Section 4 of the POCSO Act, the court said.

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  Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sex assault at 17

  World | August 10, 2021 8:59 IST

  A woman alleged that Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17.

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  Why Bill Cosby's conviction was overturned. Explained

  World | July 02, 2021 18:04 IST

  Cosby, 83, was the first celebrity tried and convicted in the #MeToo era, and his conviction was seen as a turning point in the movement to hold powerful men accountable for sexual misconduct.

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  Former Canadian model accuses Timothy Hutton of rape at 14, actor denies allegations

  March 03, 2020 15:41 IST

  Former Canadian model Sera Johnston has alleged that Timothy Hutton raped her in 1983 when she was a junior high school student in a Vancouver hotel room while another man looked on and participated.

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  Mumbai: Man held for molesting, sexually harassing woman friend

  Crime | October 14, 2019 7:28 IST

  A man allegedly molested and sexually harassed his 24-year-old woman friend in Mumbai's posh locality Wadala. The accused has been identified as 26-year-old Suraj Soni, who was arrested on Saturday.

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  Hearing in sexual assault case against Tarun Tejpal on October 7

  India | September 30, 2019 16:47 IST

  North Goa district and sessions judge Kshama Joshi heard the case on Monday following which it was kept for next hearing on October 7, public prosecutor Francisco Tavera said.