Pollachi sexual assault case: NCW asks Tamil Nadu DGP to take appropriate action against accused
5 years, 9 months ago

Pollachi sexual assault case: NCW asks Tamil Nadu DGP to take appropriate action against accused

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Reacting to the news reports, NCW chief Rekha Sharma has issued a notice to DGP, Tamil Nadu, T K Rajendran to take appropriate action against the accused.“The commission is seriously concerned about the safety and security of the women in the state of Tamil Nadu,” Sharma said in a letter. New Delhi: The National Commission for Women on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police to initiate action against the men accused in the alleged sexual harassment of a woman in Coimbatore district. A 19-year-old woman had alleged that unidentified men in Pollachi town of the district recently took her in a car and attempted to disrobe her and videographed it. “Considering the gravity of the matter, it is requested that appropriate action be taken as per the relevant provisions of law against all the accused and a detailed action taken report in the matter be sent to the commission,” she added.

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NCW concludes probe in Anna University sexual assault
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1 week, 2 days ago

NCW concludes probe in Anna University sexual assault

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women investigating the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University highlighted administrative and police lapses, NCW member Mamta Kumari revealed on Monday. The NCW Inquiry committee led by Ms Mamta Kumari met the victim & family yesterday, inspected the incident site, and interacted with Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, …

Sexual assault case: NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages
1 week, 3 days ago

Sexual assault case: NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages

Hindustan Times  

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident on the campus of the Chennai-based university intensified. Scores of AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming …

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe
1 week, 3 days ago

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe

Deccan Chronicle  

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student.Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming the involvement of another person in the sexual assault case in which …

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case
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1 week, 3 days ago

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student. NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming the …

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News
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1 week, 3 days ago

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

A two-member delegation of the National Commission of Women arrived at Anna University in Chennai to investigate the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student that occurred on the campus. The fact-finding committee was formed on Saturday after the NCW took note of the case, based on news reports and social media posts. The committee, consisting of NCW member Mamata Kumari …

NCW on Tamil Nadu varsity sexual assault: Police laxity enabled repeat offender
2 weeks ago

NCW on Tamil Nadu varsity sexual assault: Police laxity enabled repeat offender

India Today  

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai. The NCW has taken suo moto cognizance of the disturbing sexual assault of a 19-year-old student from Anna University, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Police's failure to act on these cases emboldened him to commit this heinous crime, prompting questions …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
2 weeks ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Odisha women commission begins probe into 'sexual assault' of woman at police station
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha women commission begins probe into 'sexual assault' of woman at police station

The Hindu  

Taking suo-motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault of a fiancé of an army officer in Bharatpur police station, the Odisha State Commission for Women on Friday started an investigation into the incident. SCW Chairperson Minati Behera herself visited the Bharatpur police station on Friday to inquire about the incident. Speaking to reporters after visiting the police station, Ms. Behera …

DGP suspends two cops for ‘harassing’ Bollywood actress
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DGP suspends two cops for ‘harassing’ Bollywood actress

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: In a major development in the alleged police harassment against Bollywood actress and model Kadambari Jethwani, Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao suspended two police officers on Saturday. The suspension of former West Assistant Commissioner of Police K Hanumantha Rao and former Ibrahimpatnam inspector M Satyanarayana comes after an internal inquiry revealed that the Ibrahimpatnam police violated …

Karnataka HC directs the DGP to caution police stations about a woman who lodged baseless sexual harassment complaints against multiple men
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka HC directs the DGP to caution police stations about a woman who lodged baseless sexual harassment complaints against multiple men

Op India  

On Wednesday, 11th September, the Karnataka High Court directed the Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police to provide the details of a woman plaintiff who had filed nine complaints against various people alleging sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, and offences punishable under Section 498A of the IPC. “The details of the woman complainant be available on the database …

Tamil Nadu: NCW steps in after ‘13 girl sexually abused at fake NCC camp’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: NCW steps in after ‘13 girl sexually abused at fake NCC camp’

Hindustan Times  

The National Commission for Women on Wednesday said that it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report about the sexual assault of a girl and sexual abuse of around 12 girls at a fake National Cadet Corps camp in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri. “National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report titled '13 girl …

NCSC sends notice to DGP, chief secretary to submit reports in murder of K Armstrong
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NCSC sends notice to DGP, chief secretary to submit reports in murder of K Armstrong

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes issued a notice to the chief secretary and DGP to submit their reports in the murder of K Armstrong. NCSC has said they have taken suo motu cognizance of the issue based on media reports, which was confirmed by a source in NCSC Chennai office. Earlier on Tuesday, a delegation of senior functionaries …

Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: Woman Forced to File Fake Complaint, says NCW
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: Woman Forced to File Fake Complaint, says NCW

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: No victim has come forward to register a complaint against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, and one woman complainant who reached out to the women's body alleged that she was forced to register a fake complaint against the JD leader, the NCW said on Thursday. "One woman complainant came to the commission to register a complaint against three individuals …

NCW demands action from Election Commission against Congress’ Shrinate over Kangana comments
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NCW demands action from Election Commission against Congress’ Shrinate over Kangana comments

The Hindu  

The NCW on March 25 wrote to the Election Commission demanding strict action against Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate and H.S. Ms. Shrinate's Instagram post containing objectionable remarks about Ranaut has been removed from her Instagram handle. The NCW said its chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Election Commission demanding action against Ms. Shrinate and Mr. Ahir. Ms. Shrinate clarified …

NCW condemns 'appalling situation' in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, accuses police and TMC members of sexual assault
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NCW condemns 'appalling situation' in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, accuses police and TMC members of sexual assault

India TV News  

Sandeshkhali violence: The National Commission for Women on Thursday issued a scathing condemnation of the 'deplorable conditions' witnessed in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali after its fact-finding team gathered disturbing testimonies from women of 'widespread fear and systematic abuse' by both police officers and members of the Trinamool Congress. "Shockingly, the team's findings revealed a distressing pattern of negligence and complicity on …

EFLU Case: NCW Seeks Report from DGP; Protest Resumes
1 year, 2 months ago

EFLU Case: NCW Seeks Report from DGP; Protest Resumes

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma has directed Telangana state DGP Anjani Kumar to conduct a 'free and fair time-bound investigation' into the alleged sexual harassment case on English and Foreign Languages University campus on October 19. In a letter dated October 23, Sharma asked the DGP to submit an 'action report' within seven days of receiving the …

Chairperson Rekha Sharma-led NCW team reaches Kolkata to probe Howrah sexual assault case
1 year, 5 months ago

Chairperson Rekha Sharma-led NCW team reaches Kolkata to probe Howrah sexual assault case

Firstpost  

A National Commission for Women team, led by Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has reached Kolkata to investigate the horrific case of a woman who was brutally assaulted, molested, and paraded naked by TMC ‘goons’ in Panchla area of ​​Howrah district during panchayat polls A team of the National Commission for Women, led by Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has reached Kolkata to investigate …

NCW chief says no response from Manipur authorities over women-related violence despite reaching out thrice
1 year, 5 months ago

NCW chief says no response from Manipur authorities over women-related violence despite reaching out thrice

Firstpost  

Sharma denied receiving any report of the incident and said she took suo motu cognisance of it on Friday after the video surfaced and sought explanation from authorities on the matter. Sharma’s response came in light of media reports claiming that the commission had received a complaint on June 12 regarding an incident in which two women were paraded naked …

National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12
1 year, 5 months ago

National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12

The Hindu  

Before the video of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked and brutally assaulted in Manipur went viral on July 19, the National Commission for Women had been apprised of the same through an appeal by two women activists and a civil society organisation called the North American Manipur Tribal Association more than a month ago on June 12. …

Have sought report from Delhi Police on sexual harassment charges against WFI head: NCW chief
1 year, 8 months ago

Have sought report from Delhi Police on sexual harassment charges against WFI head: NCW chief

The Hindu  

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma on Thursday said she has sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police Commissioner on the complaints filed by women wrestlers about alleged sexual harassment. We have written to the commissioner of Delhi Police, asking for an action taken report. The country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, are on …

NCW Seeks Report from Telangana Police on Steps to Prevent Heinous Crimes Against Women in Hyderabad
2 years, 7 months ago

NCW Seeks Report from Telangana Police on Steps to Prevent Heinous Crimes Against Women in Hyderabad

News 18  

Expressing concern over the ”increasing” rate of heinous crimes against girls and women in Hyderabad district, the National Commission for Women has asked Telangana police to directly intervene in the matter and send a detailed report on the steps taken by the state to ensure safety and security of females. The Commission said it has taken serious note of the …

Minor raped by IAS official seeks to move HC
2 years, 8 months ago

Minor raped by IAS official seeks to move HC

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The lawyer of the minor victim, who was allegedly raped and threatened by an IAS officer in Delhi last year, on Saturday said official had been attending the hearings at a metropolitan magistrate court in Delhi and as the next hearing is scheduled on Monday, the victim was planning to move the High Court to cancel his bail order. …

Kerala: NCW chairperson meets DGP, discusses women's safety in state
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala: NCW chairperson meets DGP, discusses women's safety in state

Firstpost  

Rekha Sharma spoke about issue of the increase in domestic violence cases resulting from the widespread alcoholism in the state as well as the growing number of cases of POCSO and sexual assault in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: During her visit to Kerala, National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma on Wednesday met Director-General of Police Anil Kant to discuss the issues …

Amendment to police rules against harassing LGBTQIA+
2 years, 10 months ago

Amendment to police rules against harassing LGBTQIA+

The Hindu  

The State government has amended the Tamil Nadu Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules to include a provision, directing police officers against indulging in any act of harassment of persons belonging to the LGBTQIA + Community. A recent amendment to the said rules included a new provision as Rule 24-C as per which, “No police officer shall indulge in any act …

NCW member meets Maharashtra DGP to enquire about Saki Naka rape case
3 years, 3 months ago

NCW member meets Maharashtra DGP to enquire about Saki Naka rape case

India Today  

National Commission for Women member Chandramukhi Devi met Sanjay Pandey, the Maharashtra Director General of Police, in Mumbai on Sunday to enquire about the progress made in the investigation of the Saki Naka rape case. Rapes, murders of minors taking place: DGP Rape and murder of minor girls had taken place in Maharashtra in the past few days and the …

Bengal post-poll violence: National Commission for SCs and STs says tribal communities faced rampant attacks and threats, slams Mamata govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: National Commission for SCs and STs says tribal communities faced rampant attacks and threats, slams Mamata govt

Op India  

Unprecedented violence swept the state of West Bengal as TMC workers and supporters ran riot, targeting their BJP counterparts in the wake of assembly elections that resulted in a thumping victory for Mamata Banerjee. Widespread violence, several incidents of arson, vandalism, caste-based discrimination witnessed in West Bengal : NCST In the Midnapur district, the commission found that tribal families belonging …

panel submitted report in ipS officer’s case, TN govt tells HC
3 years, 8 months ago

panel submitted report in ipS officer’s case, TN govt tells HC

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The internal complaints committee has completed its enquiry and submitted a preliminary report to the government on the sexual harassment complaint of a woman IPS officer filed against suspended Tamil Nadu special DGP, the state informed the Madras high court on Wednesday. HT Image A L Somayaji appearing for the state as special senior counsel made this submission to …

Pollachi sexual assault case an issue in Tamil Nadu polls
3 years, 9 months ago

Pollachi sexual assault case an issue in Tamil Nadu polls

Hindustan Times  

In the heart of Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi, activists and politicians would gather at an office to put their heads together on how to build pressure on bringing the perpetrators of the February 2019 sexual assault case in the town to justice. “The police are meant to protect victims but revealing their identity pushed back the case,” said C Jothiman of …

FIR against Tamil Nadu DGP on woman IPS officer's complaint of sexual harassment
3 years, 10 months ago

FIR against Tamil Nadu DGP on woman IPS officer's complaint of sexual harassment

India Today  

The CB-CID in Tamil Nadu has ordered the registration of an FIR against DGP Rajesh Das and SP D Kannan. A woman IPS officer had accused Das of sexual harassment while claiming that Kannan tried to prevent her from filing an official complaint in this regard. In February, the Tamil Nadu government had set up a six-member inquiry committee led …

Tamil Nadu: Woman IPS officer alleges sexual harassment against top cop, inquiry ordered
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Woman IPS officer alleges sexual harassment against top cop, inquiry ordered

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government has set up an inquiry committee to probe a woman IPS officer’s complaint of sexual harassment against Special Director General of Police Rajesh Das. Das has been downgraded and kept on "compulsory wait" at the office of the DGP, a Home Department order from SK Prabakar, Additional Chief Secretary, said, reported PTI. Other members are additional …

"ICC Can't Comment On Personal Conduct Of Parties": Delhi High Court Shuns Moral Policing By Internal Committee In Cases Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace
4 years ago

"ICC Can't Comment On Personal Conduct Of Parties": Delhi High Court Shuns Moral Policing By Internal Committee In Cases Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court in a progressive judgment delivered on a writ petition by a female employee of Punjab National Bank has held that the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, is limited to allegations of sexual harassment and whether a complaint is made out or not, to that effect. …

Andhra Pradesh: 10 female employees at RTC depot complain of sexual harassment by senior traffic cop
4 years, 3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: 10 female employees at RTC depot complain of sexual harassment by senior traffic cop

India TV News  

As many as 10 female employees verbally complained to an enquiry officer of sexual harassment by a senior traffic inspector at the Gannavaram RTC Bus Depot in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. This came during an enquiry being conducted by a senior female officer in an incident where four female employees of the depot complained of sexual harassment against senior …

Functioning Of Local Committees Under The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace Act
4 years, 5 months ago

Functioning Of Local Committees Under The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace Act

Live Law  

Vishaka Guidelines The legal recourse on the issue of sexual harassment in India came only in the 1990s, though the country signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women on 30 July 1980 and ratified it on 9 July 1993. Banka, R : "Delhi High Court Sets Aside LCC's Order on Sexual Harassment Complaint," Hindustan …

NCW seeks immediate action against man for hurling abuses, giving rape threats to stand-up comedian online
4 years, 5 months ago

NCW seeks immediate action against man for hurling abuses, giving rape threats to stand-up comedian online

Hindustan Times  

The National Commission for Women has sought immediate action from Gujarat Police against a man for allegedly hurling abuses and giving rape threats to a female stand-up comedian on social media. The National Commission for Women has sought action against a man who was allegedly abusing and giving rape threats to a female stand-up comedian on social media. In a …

Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder: National Commission for Women sets up inquiry panel
5 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder: National Commission for Women sets up inquiry panel

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has constituted an inquiry committee to look into the alleged killing of a 27-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad. NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma said in a tweet that the women’s panel would not “leave any stone unturned” till the perpetrators get the punishment they deserve. “The National Commission for Women is constituting an inquiry committee headed by …

NCW seeks police help over woman harassment in Noida news channel
5 years, 5 months ago

NCW seeks police help over woman harassment in Noida news channel

India TV News  

The National Commission for Women Thursday asked the Noida Police to act on a complaint of a woman employee of a city-based news channel who has alleged sexual harassment by a senior. "The Commission is seriously perturbed by the crime targeted against the woman despite the enactment of sexual harassment laws and the Information Technology Act, 2000," she said in …

Pollachi Sexual Assault Case: Two Lawyers Move SC For Court-Monitored Probe
5 years, 9 months ago

Pollachi Sexual Assault Case: Two Lawyers Move SC For Court-Monitored Probe

Live Law  

Two advocates, both native of Tamil Nadu, today moved the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored probe into the Pollachi serial sexual assault case and direction to the State and its police to provide necessary safeguard to the victim and their families and to ensure that the videos of the victims shot by the accused are not made public. A Rajarajan …

Pollachi sex scam case goes to CBI
5 years, 9 months ago

Pollachi sex scam case goes to CBI

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Amid all-round consternation and the eruption of street protests by students and the public in several parts of Tamil Nadu, the state government on Thursday transferred the investigation of the gruesome Pollachi sex scam to the CBI, barely hours after the case was shifted from the district police to the state crime branch CID. issued late Wednesday by the …

TN sexual assault case be probed without affecting victims: Stalin
5 years, 9 months ago

TN sexual assault case be probed without affecting victims: Stalin

The Quint  

Chennai, March 11 DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday said investigations into the sexual assault of young girls in Pollachi by a gang should be done without affecting the future of the victims. Stalin said it also shows the lack of safety for women in Tamil Nadu for the past eight years under the AIADMK government. He said the videos …

4 Pollachi Men Accused of Trapping Girls to Sexually Assault Them
5 years, 9 months ago

4 Pollachi Men Accused of Trapping Girls to Sexually Assault Them

The Quint  

“I would like to say one thing to the department, you have filed one false case based on the version of one girl, remaining 99 are working for me. I will surrender voluntarily after the case is over.” This is what a young man can be heard saying in an audio that has gone viral across Tamil Nadu. The man …

Even A Lady IPS Officer Not Safe: Madras HC Directs Installation Of CCTV Cameras In All Govt Offices To Prevent Sexual Harassment
5 years, 10 months ago

Even A Lady IPS Officer Not Safe: Madras HC Directs Installation Of CCTV Cameras In All Govt Offices To Prevent Sexual Harassment

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Internal Complaints Committee to look into the sexual harassment allegations against S. Murugan, joint director of the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, on a complaint filed by a woman IPS officer. The court also "strongly recommended" to the Chief Secretary to the State government to install CCTV cameras inside official chambers and …

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