sexual harassment case
Two Professors Arrested for Sexual Assault and Blackmail of Student at Andhra Pradesh University
Dec 10, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Two assistant professors at a central university in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and blackmail made by a 27-year-old B.Ed student from Odisha. The professors allegedly misused their position, with one committing the assault while the other took photographs and later threatened to release them on social media. Both accused have been suspended from the university as police investigate under multiple sections of the BNS Act.
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.
South Korean Woman Sexually Assaulted During Physiotherapy Session in Gurugram: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 18, 2025 01:15 am CST
A 55-year-old South Korean woman has reported sexual assault by a physiotherapist at his Sector 53 clinic in Gurugram. Police are actively searching for the accused, who fled after the November 7 incident was formally reported on November 14. Authorities face translation challenges in recording the victim's detailed statement. The woman, employed at a local private company, alleged inappropriate behavior during her treatment session.
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Mentally Challenged Woman in Bengaluru Home
Nov 13, 2025 02:07 am CST
Police have arrested a man identified as Vignesh for allegedly sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman with speech and mobility impairments in Bengaluru's MR Nagar. The incident occurred when the victim was alone at home while her family attended a wedding. The suspect has been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita including sexual harassment and house trespass.
Delhi Police Arrest Godman Chaitanyananda's Aide For Threatening Sexual Harassment Victim's Family
Sep 30, 2025 02:25 am CST
Delhi Police have arrested Hari Singh Kopkoti, an associate of self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, for threatening a sexual harassment victim's family. The 38-year-old allegedly made intimidating calls at Chaitanyananda's direction while the godman, arrested Sunday in Agra, remains in five-day police custody as investigators examine evidence including CCTV cameras placed outside student hostel bathrooms.