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Congress demands Haryana minister booked for ‘sexual harassment’ step down

Opposition Congress demanded Sports Minister Sandeep Singh's resignation over sexual harassment charges. Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said the matter was sub judice and couldn’t be discussed.

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FIR against Amethi district chief of Congress' youth wing for assaulting Dalit man

“A case has been registered against Indian Youth Congress’ Amethi district president Shubham Singh and his associates for allegedly assaulting and threatening a Dalit man,” police said on August 27.

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Dalit youth’s murder sparks political row in M.P.

A Dalit youth was beaten to death with sticks and batons, and his mother was allegedly stripped and assaulted, by a group of men in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district.

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Accused touched breasts of woman wrestler on pretext of checking breath pattern

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday heard the arguments of senior counsel for six women wrestlers who alleged that they were sexually harassed by the then WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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U.P. teacher booked for asking kids to hit Muslim classmate

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP/RSS of "politics of hate" after a teacher in Muzaffarnagar asked students to slap a Class 2 student from Muslim community. He demanded her immediate sacking and called her a "blot on teacher society." Police are investigating the incident and action will be taken against…

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May 3 violence was likely pre-planned: Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an interview with The Hindu, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that he has spoken to the Meitei civil society groups and will ensure that Kuki-Zo MLAs are not harmed. The tribal MLAs are likely to skip the Assembly Session due to security concerns.

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Testimony of Manipur victims being taped before magistrates

CBI records statements of Manipur sexual assault victims; 27 cases registered; 80 officials, personnel roped in; statements recorded under Section 164 of CrPC; medical reports of victims being collected; Union Home Minister appealed to Meitei, Kuki communities to abjure violence and have dialogue.

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Delhi Women and Child Department official accused of rape is arrested, suspended

Senior Delhi government official and his wife arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and molesting a minor girl, forcing her to terminate pregnancy

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2020 Delhi riots: Court chastises Delhi police for filing 'erroneous' charge sheets, discharges three accused

NEW DELHI: A Delhi sessions court, hearing a case of the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, came down heavily on the city police for filing the charge sheet "in a predetermined, mechanical and erroneous manner," and not investigating the incidents "properly and completely."

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Madras High Court quashes 2018 case booked against journalist Nakkheeran Gopal for allegedly “overawing” Governor

Madras HC quashes case vs journo Gopal & others for articles on TN Governor; rules journalists entitled to expose wrongs & can't be prosecuted for doing job. Judge holds Section 124 of IPC not attracted & no materials to prove Governor couldn't exercise constitutional duties due to articles.

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DGP lauds five police officers who got Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation

Five Telangana police officers awarded Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation. DGP Anjani Kumar felicitated them for their successful investigations.

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Karnataka govt may fall if it denies justice in 2012 murder and rape case of girl student: Hindutva leader Arun Kumar Puthila

MANGALURU: The Puttur unit of the Puthila Parivara, a fanbase of Hindutva leader Arun Kumar Puthila, held a padayatra and protest meeting in Puttur on Monday seeking justice in 2012 murder case of a girl student.

The Times of India

PM insulted the people of Chhattisgarh with Manipur comparison: Kharge

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of 'running away' from Manipur violence discussion, alleges Mr. Modi insulted Chhattisgarh people by comparing strife-torn state to peaceful one. Mr. Kharge demands PM make statement in Parliament, criticizes Modi for cracking jokes instead.

The Hindu

Case registered against Rajasthan Congress MLA for harassment of Dalit man

Jaipur police register case against Congress MLA from Jamwa Ramgarh, Gopal Meena, and five police officers on charges of harassment of a Dalit man.

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Nuh SP denies any long-term planning behind violence

Nuh Police Chief denies long-term planning behind riots; says 50 men from Rajasthan came to stay at a hotel in Badkali as part of conspiracy to attack the procession, social media posts added fuel; 393 arrested, 160 FIRs registered; denies Pakistan connection, rumours of missing women.

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Sexual harassment case: enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan on trial, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police submit evidence to court for trial of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case. Public prosecutor argues charges must be framed against Singh & co-accused for offences under IPC Sections 354, 354A & 354D. Court to hear matter further on Aug 19.

The Times of India

Nuh violence: Not a case of 'ethnic cleansing'; due process of law followed in demolition drive, Haryana govt informs HC

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Friday submitted to the Punjab and Haryana high court that the incident of Nuh violence was not a case of "ethnic cleansing".

The Hindu

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National Commission for Women should address complaints in a time-bound manner: House panel

A Parliamentary Committee recommended that the National Commission for Women should take appropriate measures to resolve all complaints it receives within a definite period of time by streamlining the procedures in coordination with the concerned agencies.

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Woman says gangraped while trying to escape Churachandpur violence, cops lodge FIR

In another case of violence against women in conflict-hit Manipur, a Meitei woman in her thirties has now alleged that she was gangraped by “Kuki miscreants” while she was trying to escape mob violence in Churachandpur district on May 3. A complaint was lodged at the women police station in…

The Hindu

Opposition, government continue to battle over rules in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha functioned for 36 minutes on Thursday morning, spending a significant time debating the rule under which a discussion on Manipur should be held but adjourned without any consensus.

The Hindu

Woman alleges gang rape by Kuki men

In Manipur, a 37-year-old woman filed a complaint of sexual assault on May 3. Police registered a case of gangrape, assault or criminal force to outrage the modesty of a woman against unknown Kuki miscreants.

The Hindu

Complaint against Raghav Chadha now with RS Privileges Committee

In the latest case, MPs Sasmit Patra, S Phangnon Konyak, M. Thambidurai and Narhari Amin alleged breach of privilege by AAP MP Raghav Chadha for including their names without “for inter-alia including their names without their consent, in violation of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, in a…

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Double-engine government stood as mute spectator to Manipur crisis: Kanimozhi

Asserting that the government had failed the people of Manipur, the Thoothukkudi MP said it was the first time that the judiciary had to intervene to protect the State.

The Hindu

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has opposed framing of charges against him

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