sexual assault allegations
Second Woman Files Sexual Assault Case Against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as Congress Takes Swift Action
Dec 03, 2025 02:39 am CST
A 23-year-old woman has filed a new sexual assault complaint against missing Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging exploitation under false marriage promises. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee immediately forwarded the complaint to police authorities, while Mamkootathil remains untraceable following earlier rape and forced abortion charges. The suspended legislator faces multiple sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act as Congress leadership emphasizes their commitment to proper investigation rather than protecting party members.
Husband of Kerala MLA Rape Accuser Speaks Out: "Unaware of Allegations, Family Shamed Online"
Dec 03, 2025 12:20 am CST
The husband of a woman accusing Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape reveals his distress over social media harassment following the allegations. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he states he had no prior knowledge of the accusations and expresses concern for his family's reputation and mental health. The MLA has denied allegations but remains missing as police investigation continues.
Supreme Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: Legal Challenge Continues
Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case. The court issued this stay while hearing his challenge to the Karnataka High Court's refusal to dismiss sexual harassment allegations. Yediyurappa's legal team argues that key evidence was ignored, while the case stems from allegations that he molested a 17-year-old girl during a visit to his residence.
Karnataka Lingayat Seer Acquitted in Minor Sexual Assault Case: Court Dismisses POCSO Charges
Nov 26, 2025 07:52 pm CST
A Karnataka sessions court has acquitted Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the influential head of Chitradurga's Sri Murugha Mutt, in one of two POCSO cases involving allegations of sexually assaulting minor girls. The prominent Lingayat religious leader, who was initially arrested in September 2022 and spent 14 months in custody, had been accused by students from the mutt's school. Medical examinations reportedly contradicted claims of long-term abuse.
Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj Charged Under POCSO Act for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
Nov 09, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Himachal Pradesh BJP legislator Hans Raj faces serious legal charges under the POCSO Act after a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted as a minor. The case involves allegations of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, with the victim claiming forced physical relations and subsequent intimidation. This follows previous accusations against the MLA last year that were later retracted.
Former Prince Andrew Requested to Testify About Jeffrey Epstein Connections as King Charles III Strips Royal Titles
Nov 07, 2025 10:07 am CST
US lawmakers have requested Britain's former prince Andrew to testify about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles III officially strips his brother of all royal titles. The request comes amid renewed controversy following recently released emails and a posthumous memoir by Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April after previously receiving a multi-million-pound settlement from Andrew in 2022.
The Complete Fall of Prince Andrew: From Royal Privilege to Total Disgrace
Oct 31, 2025 09:46 am CST
King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of all titles and royal residence following sexual assault allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein. This article details Andrew's friendship with convicted sex offender Epstein, Virginia Giuffre's allegations, the subsequent legal settlement, and his progressive removal from royal duties and privileges, marking his complete fall from grace within the British royal family.
Virginia Giuffre's Family Celebrates as Her "Extraordinary Courage" Strips Prince Andrew of Royal Titles
Oct 31, 2025 09:17 am CST
The family of Virginia Giuffre has commended King Charles' decision to remove Prince Andrew's royal titles following sexual assault allegations. In a statement to the BBC, they praised Virginia's persistent fight for accountability, describing how "an ordinary American girl" used "truth and extraordinary courage" to hold a British royal accountable for alleged childhood sexual assault.
CCTV Evidence Confirms Female Doctor Entered Hotel Alone Before Suicide in Maharashtra
Oct 29, 2025 08:12 pm CST
CCTV footage from a hotel in Maharashtra's Satara district confirms that a 28-year-old female doctor checked in alone before her suicide on October 23. Her death has sparked political controversy after a note on her palm accused a police sub-inspector of sexual assault and a software engineer of harassment. Both accused have been arrested as investigations continue into previously ignored complaints filed by the victim.
Maharashtra Doctor Suicide: Phone Evidence Reveals Final Messages and Unaddressed Harassment Claims
Oct 28, 2025 02:44 pm CST
The suicide of a 28-year-old doctor in Maharashtra's Satara has uncovered disturbing evidence of harassment by a police officer and her landlord's son. Text messages, call records, and written complaints reveal the victim's desperate pleas for help were ignored before her death. Investigations show she attended a religious ceremony, had an argument, and sent distressing final messages before taking her life in a hotel room, leaving accusations of sexual assault and harassment written on her palm.