What next in the long battle for justice in the Bhavana Menon abduction-assault case?
2 years, 9 months ago

What next in the long battle for justice in the Bhavana Menon abduction-assault case?

India Today  

Five years have passed by since popular South Indian cinema actress Bhavana Menon alleged in February 2017 that she was abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Nedumbassery, a suburb of Kochi. TRIAL BY FIRE The many turns in the case since the allegations were first made in February 2017 February 17, 2017: A South Indian cinema actress is allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving car near Kochi. January 9, 2022: Police file a new FIR against Dileep for allegedly conspiring to physically harm police officials investigating the assault case. February 7, 2022: Dileep and four others get anticipatory bail from the Kerala HC in the case of alleged conspiracy to kill SIT members.

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Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?
6 days, 12 hours ago

Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?

New Indian Express  

Last week, a single-judge Bench of the Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker and actor Balachandra Menon in an alleged sexual assault case dating back to 2007. While granting anticipatory bail to Menon, Justice Kunhikrishnan noted that the complaint had been registered by the victim 17 years after the alleged incident and that such a delay tarnished …

IIT-BHU gang rape case: Victim allowed cross-examination via video conferencing
1 week, 3 days ago

IIT-BHU gang rape case: Victim allowed cross-examination via video conferencing

Hindustan Times  

A Varanasi court partially accepted a plea from the Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University gang rape victim, seeking permission to appear in court for cross-examination through video conferencing. The court ordered that the cross-examination statement of the plaintiff/victim be recorded on the scheduled dates in the Vulnerable Witness Room located within the court premises. From a protest in November …

'Men Also Have Right & Dignity': Kerala HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Actor Balachandra Menon In Sexual Assault Case Filed With 17 Yrs Delay
1 week, 6 days ago

'Men Also Have Right & Dignity': Kerala HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Actor Balachandra Menon In Sexual Assault Case Filed With 17 Yrs Delay

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Balachandra Menon in a sexual assault case filed against him with 17 years delay, after publication of the Justice Hema Committee Report. Based on a statement of a lady, that too after 17 years, this case has been registered…It is true that investigation is going on but everybody must …

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail application of Prajwal Revanna, the former member of parliament from JDS, who is alleged with various charges of rape and sexual assault. Nevertheless, the bench of the Supreme Court held that it could not entertain the matter of revisiting the bail application that was denied by the Karnataka High Court to Revanna …

Kerala Actress Sexual Assault: SC Grants Bail To Pulsar Suni Over Delay In Trial
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Actress Sexual Assault: SC Grants Bail To Pulsar Suni Over Delay In Trial

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sunil N S, the main accused in the 2017 actress assault case in Kerala in which actor Dileep is also a co-accused. Pulsar Suni was granted bail by the top court after it noted that the trial proceedings will take a long time to conclude and he has faced long period of …

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the West Bengal Government’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order granting bail to one of the organisers of the August 27 march to the State Secretariat to protest against a trainee woman doctor’s rape and murder. The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted bail to Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri. Acting …

Supreme Court asks Kerala to clarify the number of witnesses left to be examined in the 2017 actor sexual assault case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court asks Kerala to clarify the number of witnesses left to be examined in the 2017 actor sexual assault case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the State of Kerala to confirm the number of witnesses waiting to be examined in a case of sexual assault of a Malayalam actress inside a moving car in 2017. A Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka sought the information from the State while hearing a plea for bail by the main accused, Sunil …

SC issues notice to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case after SIT challenges her anticipatory bail
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SC issues notice to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case after SIT challenges her anticipatory bail

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Bhavani Revanna, mother of Prajwal Revanna, after hearing an appeal filed by the Karnataka Special Investigation Team challenging the High Court's order granting anticipatory bail to her. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Karnataka SIT, told the two-judge bench of the top court, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice …

SC refuses to set aside anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SC refuses to set aside anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to set aside the anticipatory bail granted to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of suspended JD MP and rape accused Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case involving one of the victims of her son's alleged sexual assaults. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to Revanna on the appeal …

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault | Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna
6 months ago

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault | Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna

The Hindu  

In a relief to Bhavani Revanna, mother of rape-accused Prajwal Revanna, former MP, the High Court of Karnataka granted regular anticipatory bail in the case of alleged abduction of one of the victims of her son’s sexual assaults. On the argument of the Special Public Prosecutor of the Special Investigation Team that the SIT needs Ms. Bhavani for custodial interrogation …

Karnataka high court grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnap case
6 months ago

Karnataka high court grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnap case

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka High Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of sexual abuse accused Prajwal Revanna in the abduction case of a victim, reported Bar and Bench. An interim bail was granted to Bhavani Revanna until 14 June, and Justice Krishna S Dixit ordered Bhavani to remain in Bengaluru by restricting her from entering KR Nagar or …

Pralwaj Revanna sexual assault | HC concerned over distribution of videos of victims
6 months, 1 week ago

Pralwaj Revanna sexual assault | HC concerned over distribution of videos of victims

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over circulation of obscene videos, allegedly featuring former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and several women victims, in public domain, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday questioned what would be the plight and image of those women besides their right to privacy. The court made these observations when Senior Advocate and Special Public Prosecutor Ravivarma Kumar, appearing for …

Bhavani Revanna receives pre-trial bail until June 10
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhavani Revanna receives pre-trial bail until June 10

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, in connection with a kidnapping case linked to the sexual abuse allegations against her son. Last week, the SIT had issued a notice to Bhavani asking her to be present at her home for questioning in the kidnapping case linked …

Bhavani Revanna finally appears before SIT
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhavani Revanna finally appears before SIT

The Hindu  

Hours after obtaining an interim bail order from the High Court, Bhavani Revanna, wife of H.D. The SIT suspects that Ms. Bhavani plotted the abduction of a woman, who is in her 60s, in Mysuru who later accused Mr. Prajwal of rape and sexual assault. SIT officials had also detained Ms. Bhavani’s car driver to question him about her whereabouts …

Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case filed against her linked to the sexual abuse allegations against her son. Karnataka high court The high court’s decision to grant her bail mandates that she must fully cooperate with the investigation by the Special …

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case: Karnataka HC directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT by 1 pm
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case: Karnataka HC directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT by 1 pm

The Hindu  

Bhavani Revanna, mother of rape accused Prajwal Revanna, former MP, appeared before the Special Investigation Team on Friday after the High Court of Karnataka granted interim anticipatory bail to her in the case of alleged abduction of one of the victims of rape. However, the court said that SIT could not retain her for interrogation after 5 p.m. ‘No celebrations’ …

Karnataka High Court directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT on Friday
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT on Friday

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Keeping in abeyance the non-bailable warrant issued against Bhavani Revanna, who is facing the charges for allegedly kidnapping a victim of a sexual assault allegedly involving her son, former MP Prajwal Revanna. Justice Krishna S Dixit passed the interim order keeping the NBW in abeyance after the assurance given by the senior counsel Sandesh Chouta that Bhavani Revanna will …

Bhavani Revanna planned entire kidnap episode, helped Prajwal exploit women, SIT tells Special Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhavani Revanna planned entire kidnap episode, helped Prajwal exploit women, SIT tells Special Court

The Hindu  

Bhavani Revanna, JD leader and mother of Prajwal Revanna, Hassan MP, filed a petition in the High Court of Karnataka on Monday, seeking anticipatory bail in a case of allegedly conspiring to kidnap a former house help, a victim of sexual abuse, to prevent her from giving statements against Mr. Prajwal. Why in HC The petition has been filed in …

Prajwal Revanna case: SIT reaches out to more sexual assault survivors in Karnataka
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna case: SIT reaches out to more sexual assault survivors in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The special investigation team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women by Hassan MP and now-suspended Janata Dal leader Prajwal Revanna is making efforts to reach out to survivors — some of whom have been identified from widely circulated videos of the crimes — to come forward and file a complaint, a senior officer said on Monday. Prajwal Revanna is …

Odisha: Court starts trial in cop assault case against Bhartruhari Mahtab
8 months ago

Odisha: Court starts trial in cop assault case against Bhartruhari Mahtab

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: A Special Court here dealing with cases against MPs and MLAs on Friday started trial in the 13-year-old police officer assault case against Lok Sabha MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab. The trial started in the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Deepankar Bal with the deposition of the first prosecution witness - sub-inspector Amitabh Mohapatra who is both informant …

SC extends time to complete trial inKerala actress sexual assault case
1 year, 4 months ago

SC extends time to complete trial inKerala actress sexual assault case

Hindustan Times  

KOCHI: The Supreme Court on Friday extended the time to complete the trial in the actress abduction and sexual assault case in Kerala. The Supreme Court accepted the request of the trial judge seeking time till March 31, 2024 to complete the trial in the actress abduction and sexual assault case in Kerala. The top court bench of Justice Aniruddha …

Top news of the day: May 16, 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Top news of the day: May 16, 2023

The Hindu  

Karnataka government formation | KPCC chief D.K. He would represent the State of Chhattisgarh Changes in recruitment system ended corruption, nepotism, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that changes brought in by his government in the recruitment system have ended the possibility of corruption and nepotism as he gave away appointment letters to over 71,000 people …

Actor Sexual Assault Case : Supreme Court Expresses Hope For Trial To Be Completed Expeditiously, Seeks Progress Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Actor Sexual Assault Case : Supreme Court Expresses Hope For Trial To Be Completed Expeditiously, Seeks Progress Report

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed hope that the ongoing trial in the 2017 Malayalam actor sexual assault case will be completed expeditiously. A Bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjay Kumar expressed this while going through the Trial Judge’s report on the progress of the Trial so far in line with the Court’s earlier directions. “Taking note of the …

Bombay High Court refuses to expedite trial in 2022 Nashik shelter home rape cases
1 year, 10 months ago

Bombay High Court refuses to expedite trial in 2022 Nashik shelter home rape cases

India Today  

While refusing to expedite the hearing of rape cases related to minor girls in a Nashik shelter home, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday told the petitioners, "Do you know how many matters are pending in special courts? We cannot tell the special court to hear a 2022 case first and to keep a 2015 case pending." READ | Bombay …

After 11-month gap, trial set to resume in actor abduction case
2 years, 1 month ago

After 11-month gap, trial set to resume in actor abduction case

New Indian Express  

February 18, 2017: A popular Malayalam actress is abducted and allegedly abused in a moving vehicle on her way from Thrissur to Kochi. Sixth accused Vijeesh also arrested June 24, 2017: A letter dated April 12, purportedly written by Suni from Kakkanad district jail to Dileep, surfaces July 10, 2017: Investigation team arrests Dileep September 10, 2017 | Members of …

Kerala Actor Assault Case : Supreme Court Directs Trial To Be Completed Preferably Within January 31, 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Actor Assault Case : Supreme Court Directs Trial To Be Completed Preferably Within January 31, 2023

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the time for completion of trial in the Kerala actor sexual assault case. The Court said that the trial should be completed preferably within January 31, 2023.A bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and MM Sundresh passed the order considering the application filed by the trial judge. The Court said that the trial should be …

Kerala Actor Dileep Moves SC, Raises Allegations Against Ex-Wife, Survivor
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Actor Dileep Moves SC, Raises Allegations Against Ex-Wife, Survivor

The Quint  

Dileep has made three main prayers at the Supreme Court: seeking SC to direct the trial court to resume hearing and complete hearing within a fixed period of time; to direct the trial court that the investigation report dated 22 July 2022, should not be used to conduct a reinvestigation; and pass an order to prohibit reexamining of witnesses. Earlier, …

Lakhimpur Kheri case | Supreme Court to hear on March 16 plea challenging bail for Ashish Mishra
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri case | Supreme Court to hear on March 16 plea challenging bail for Ashish Mishra

The Hindu  

March 15, 2022 01:30 pm | Updated 01:30 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court has scheduled for March 16 the hearing of an appeal filed by families of farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri against bail granted to an accused, the son of a Union Minister. The families have argued that the decision of the Allahabad High Court to …

Actor Assault Case: Survivor Seeks To Be Heard In Dileep's Plea Before Kerala High Court Against Further Probe
2 years, 10 months ago

Actor Assault Case: Survivor Seeks To Be Heard In Dileep's Plea Before Kerala High Court Against Further Probe

Live Law  

The plot thickens in the 2017 sexual assault case as developments ensued before the Kerala High Court on Tuesday as the survivor in the case filed an impleading petition in the plea moved by actor Dileep seeking to suspend further investigation into the 2017 case. Upon the actress seeking to be heard in the matter, Justice Kauser Edappagath adjourned the …

Karnataka HC acquits Hindu seer Raghaveshwara Bharathi in rape case
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka HC acquits Hindu seer Raghaveshwara Bharathi in rape case

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Karnataka High Court upheld the order of a trial court that had acquitted a Hindu seer, who was accused of allegedly raping his female disciple between 2011 and 2014. The Bench upheld the verdict of the lower court that acquitted Ramachandrapura Math’s Head seer Raghaveshwara Bharathi of rape charges in 2016. It said that no sexual assault …

Actress Sexual Assault Case: Kerala HC Junks Plea for Change of Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Actress Sexual Assault Case: Kerala HC Junks Plea for Change of Court

News 18  

The Kerala High Court on Friday rejected pleas filed by the actress who was allegedly sexually assaulted in 2017 and the state government seeking to transfer trial in the case, in which popular Malayalam actor Dileep is among the accused, from the current court. The state government, in its October 27 memorandum seeking transfer of the trial, submitted it was …

Kerala Actor Assault Case: Govt Hits Out in HC, Seeks New Judge
4 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Actor Assault Case: Govt Hits Out in HC, Seeks New Judge

The Quint  

The government also raised certain allegations in front of the HC, which were recently made by the survivor actor in her plea to change the court. It said that the reports pertaining to the analysis of controversial visuals by Central Forensic Science Laboratory was only handed over to Dileep’s counsel by the court and not to the prosecution, when it …

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