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HC relief to advocate accused of outraging a woman’s modesty
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4 weeks ago

HC relief to advocate accused of outraging a woman’s modesty

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday quashed an FIR registered against an advocate, accused of outraging the modesty of a woman by making sensitive statements during a remand hearing. The court ruled that the statements were made without any malicious intent in discharge of his duties and reaffirmed the advocate’s right to defend his client during legal proceedings, and …

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HC quashes case against IndiGo security manager over ‘outraging modesty’ allegations
1 month, 1 week ago

HC quashes case against IndiGo security manager over ‘outraging modesty’ allegations

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court has quashed criminal proceedings against an IndiGo Airlines assistant security manager accused of outraging the modesty of a passenger, ruling that the allegations lacked intent or evidence to constitute an offence. HC quashes case against IndiGo security manager over ‘outraging modesty’ allegations The court held that the case, rooted in a baggage-handling dispute, appeared to …

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Karnataka Congress Expels Leader Over Sexual Harassment Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Congress Expels Leader Over Sexual Harassment Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress leader B. Gurappa Naidu, who has been booked for alleged sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman, was on Saturday expelled from the primary membership of the party for a period of six years. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, disciplinary action committee Chairman K Rahaman Khan announced Naidu's expulsion from the party through a press …

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Insulting A Woman Or Not Behaving With Her In A Chivalrous Manner Won’t Amount To ‘Outraging Her Modesty’: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Insulting A Woman Or Not Behaving With Her In A Chivalrous Manner Won’t Amount To ‘Outraging Her Modesty’: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that insulting a woman, being rude to her and not behaving with her in a chivalrous manner, as she would expect one to behave, will not be covered under the definition of “outraging the modesty of a woman” as per Section 509 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.“The Courts will also have to consider, while …

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Delhi court rejects bail plea of man accused of urinating on woman in AI flight
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi court rejects bail plea of man accused of urinating on woman in AI flight

The Hindu  

Delhi’s Patiala House court on Wednesday denied bail to Shankar Mishra, who has been accused of urinating on an elderly woman while in an inebriated state on a New York-New Delhi Air India flight in November 2022. Metropolitan Magistrate Komal Garg termed the act “utterly disgusting” while denying bail to Mr. Mishra, whose counsel told the court that intent to …

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[S.354 IPC] Women Can Also Be Held Guilty Of Outraging Woman's Modesty – Mumbai Court
2 years, 1 month ago

[S.354 IPC] Women Can Also Be Held Guilty Of Outraging Woman's Modesty – Mumbai Court

Live Law  

A Metropolitan Magistrates Court in Mumbai has held Section 354 of the IPC as being gender neutral qua the offender, and thus convicted and sentenced a mother of three to one-year rigorous imprisonment for outraging another woman's modesty. The bench underscored that Section 354 IPC is "not a sexual offence" but falls under the chapter of 'Criminal Force and Assault' …

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‘F-word’ offensive, sexually coloured, says Delhi court in abuse case
2 years, 2 months ago

‘F-word’ offensive, sexually coloured, says Delhi court in abuse case

Hindustan Times  

The phrase “f**k off” is sexually coloured and can invite prosecution for outraging the modesty of an individual, a Delhi court has held, calling it a “vulgar”, “offensive American slang” that it is not used in Indian society, schools or colleges to ask anyone to leave. The accused challenged the order, saying “f**k off” is not a sexually coloured remark, …

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POCSO doesn’t brook dilution
3 years, 11 months ago

POCSO doesn’t brook dilution

The Hindu  

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was enacted in 2012 especially to protect children from sexual assault. One, the definition of ‘assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty’ given in the IPC is generic whereas in POCSO, the acts of sexual assault are explicitly mentioned such as touching various private parts or doing …

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The Distinction Between Section 7 Of The POCSO Act And Section 354 Of IPC
3 years, 11 months ago

The Distinction Between Section 7 Of The POCSO Act And Section 354 Of IPC

Live Law  

Correctness of the Bombay High Court judgment in Satheesh Vs State of Maharashtra in Criminal Appeal 161/ 2020 decided on 19.01.2021 is highly doubted. Section 7 of the POCSO Act reads as, " Whoever with sexual intent touches the vagina, PENIS, ANUS, or breast of the child….or any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact ……is said to …

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Pressing Breasts Without Disrobing Not "Sexual Assault" As Per POCSO Act But Offence Under Sec 354 IPC : Bombay High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

Pressing Breasts Without Disrobing Not "Sexual Assault" As Per POCSO Act But Offence Under Sec 354 IPC : Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has held that groping a child's breasts without 'skin-to-skin contact' would amount to molestation under the Indian Penal Code but not the graver offence of 'sexual assault' under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act. Sexual assault under section 8 of the POCSO Act would attract a minimum punishment of three …

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Huma Outraged at Sexual Assault Case at Alma Mater Gargi College
4 years, 11 months ago

Huma Outraged at Sexual Assault Case at Alma Mater Gargi College

The Quint  

Students and alumni who attended the fest have alleged that there was a serious lapse of security, with the college administration allowing people who did not have the required passes to enter the fest. A student told The Quint that the security personnel present – from both the CRPF and the Delhi Police – did not help to control the …

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