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Rahul Gandhi spoke to the father of the Odisha student who died after self-immolation, assuring full support. Congress demands judicial inquiry and calls for a state-wide bandh on July 17.

Rahul Gandhi Supports Odisha Student's Family to Seek Justice

Rahul Gandhi Backs Odisha Family in Tragic Case

Rahul Gandhi spoke to the father of the Odisha student who died after self-immolation, assuring full support. Congress demands judicial inquiry and calls for a state-wide bandh on July 17.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday spoke to the father of the college student, who died after setting herself on fire in Odisha's Balasore district, over the phone and assured him of support in the fight for justice.
The second-year B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on Monday night after fighting for her life for three days. She had set herself on fire on the college campus on Saturday over alleged inaction against a professor who sexually harassed her.
"Spoke with the father of the brave daughter who lost her life in the fight for justice in Balasore, Odisha. In his voice, I felt his daughter's pain, dreams, and struggle, assured him that the Congress and I stand with them at every step," Gandhi posted on X.
"What happened is not only inhuman and shameful but a wound to the entire society. We will ensure in every way that the victim's family receives full justice," he added.
The opposition led by Congress has called for an Odisha bandh on July 17, demanding a judicial inquiry into the incident.
State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das met the victim's family on Tuesday.
All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba has also arrived in the state to meet the family.

A judge has set a trial date for March 9, 2026, in the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of It Ends With Us.

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Trial set for March 2026

A judge has set a trial date for March 9, 2026, in the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of It Ends With Us.

In the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, new developments have emerged. According to a report by Variety, the two could face trial on March 9, 2026, as stated by Judge Lewis J. Liman.&nbsp;
Lively, who filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accuses the director of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the upcoming 2024 film. The judge confirmed that an initial hearing will be held on February 3.
At this hearing, Lively's attorneys are expected to request a court order that would prevent Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, from launching a public relations campaign surrounding the case.&nbsp;
Lively's lawsuit claims that she, along with other cast and crew members of It Ends With Us, experienced "invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behaviour" from Baldoni on set. She further alleges that Baldoni retaliated against her by collaborating with a crisis PR team to damage her reputation.
In response, Baldoni has denied all the allegations. His legal team has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.&nbsp;
Freedman has indicated plans to launch a website showcasing evidence to refute Lively's harassment claims. Meanwhile, Lively&rsquo;s attorneys are seeking a protective injunction to limit the sharing of discovery materials and requesting that the judge remind Freedman of his professional conduct obligations, as reported by Variety.
Last week, Lively's legal team, led by Michael Gottlieb, urgently requested a hearing to address Freedman's media statements. The judge agreed to move the initial hearing, which was scheduled for February 12, to an earlier date, set for February 3.&nbsp;
Liman also plans to consolidate the two federal cases. During Monday&rsquo;s proceedings, the judge instructed both parties to arrange a briefing schedule aimed at starting the trial on March 9, 2026. However, if the two parties reach a settlement before that, the trial date could be cancelled.

Renowned entrepreneur Boby Chemmanur's arrest over alleged harassment shakes Kerala with serious legal implications and public discourse.

Boby Chemmanur arrested in sexual harassment case filed by Malayalam actress

The arrest of renowned jeweller Boby Chemmanur over sexual harassment allegations in Kerala shocks business and entertainment sectors, sparking nationwide debate on power and responsibility.

Businessman Boby Chemmanur was arrested by a Special Investigation Team in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actress. The arrest took place in Wayanad, and Chemmanur was booked under non-bailable sections based on the complaint.

Prominent businessman Boby Chemmanur was arrested on Wednesday by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actress, sources confirmed.
Chemmanur, who is a jeweller, was taken into custody in Wayanad, as confirmed by a police officer from Kochi City Police.
The SIT, led by the Circle Inspector of Kochi Central Station, was formed to investigate the actress's allegations. Chemmanur has been booked under non-bailable sections based on the complaint filed by the actress, identified as Rose.

Having granted interim bail, the court scheduled the regular bail plea for July 20.

Delhi Court grants interim bail to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Singh, has been granted interim bail by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in the sexual harassment case.

#BrijBhushan #Wrestlers

<h2>Having granted interim bail, the court scheduled the regular bail plea for July 20.</h2>

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Singh, has been granted interim bail by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in the sexual harassment case.
The bail was also granted to his co-accused, former assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation, Vinod Tomar.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal made the decision, with the regular bail plea scheduled for a hearing on Thursday.
On July 7, the judge had summoned Brij Bhushan and Tomar, directing them to appear in court on July 18.
Last month, the Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet under Sections 354 (outraging modesty of a woman), 354A (sexually coloured remarks), 354D (stalking) and 506(1) (criminal intimidation) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 against them.&nbsp;
However, a cancellation report was filed in the POCSO case filed by a minor wrestler against Singh.
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Both Brij Bhushan and his co-accused Vinod Tomar have been directed to appear before the court on July 18.

Court summons former WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

Both former WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh and his co-accused, former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar, have been directed to appear before the court on July 18.

#BrijBhushan #WFI #WrestlersProtest

<h2>Both Brij Bhushan and his co-accused Vinod Tomar have been directed to appear before the court on July 18.</h2>

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi has issued summons to former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case against the duo.
The court summoned the former WFI administrators after taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police. Both Brij Bhushan, a BJP MP, and former WFI assistant secretary Tomar, were accused by a number of wrestlers of sexual harassment.
They have been directed to appear before the court on July 18.
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Noel Le Graet has stepped down as boss of the French Football Federation (FFF), following calls for his resignation amid an investigation into alleged sexual and moral harassment.

French Football President Le Graet resigns amid sexual harassment investigation

French Football President Noel Le Graet has stepped down following calls for his resignation amid an investigation into alleged sexual and moral harassment.

#FrenchFootball #LeGraet

The French Football Federation had already suspended the 81-year-old in January as part of the investigation.

Noel Le Graet has stepped down as boss of the French Football Federation (FFF), following calls for his resignation amid an investigation into alleged sexual and moral harassment.
The FFF had already suspended the 81-year-old in January as part of the investigation at the governing body.
Earlier this month, the French General Inspectorate of Education, Sport and Research said Le Graet should not return to his role because his "behavioural excesses are incompatible with the exercise of his functions".
Le Graet had been in charge of the FFF since 2011 but was facing increasing pressure to move aside following remarks he made in December about Zinedine Zidane's interest in coaching the French men's team.
Those remarks triggered a backlash from politicians, commentators, and current and former players, including Kylian Mbappe, who said Le Graet's comments showed his "disrespect for the legend" Zidane.
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After claims of sexual harassment against the 81-year-old, French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra ordered an investigation into the French football body.

French football president forced to stand down amid sexual harassment investigation

Under fire for his comments against France legend Zinedine Zidane earlier, French football President Noel La Graet is now being investigated for allegations of sexual assault.
Click for details.

After claims of sexual harassment against the 81-year-old, French Sports Minister Am&eacute;lie Oud&eacute;a-Cast&eacute;ra ordered an investigation into the French football body.

Noel Le Graet stepped back from his duties as President of the French football federation following an emergency executive committee meeting over allegations of sexual harassment of 'several female employees'.&nbsp;
After claims of sexual harassment emerged against the 81-year-old, French Sports Minister Am&eacute;lie Oud&eacute;a-Cast&eacute;ra ordered an investigation into the French football body. The federation informed that Noel Le Graet agreed to step away from his role until the audit's findings have been fully reviewed by the executive committee. Until then, he has been replaced by vice president Philippe Diallo.
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Leadership roles in French sports have also come under scrutiny in recent months. French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte is fighting a suspended two-year sentence on corruption charges.&nbsp;

Sandeep Singh, Haryana sports minister booked for alleged harassment 

The Chandigarh police has registered a sexual harassment and criminal intimidation case, it said.

Hours after sexual harassment allegations were levelled against him, Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh on Sunday said that he has handed over the responsibility of the Sports department to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar until the report of the investigation is out.
Singh further said that the allegations have been levelled against him to spoil his image
Earlier in the day, the Chandigarh police registered a sexual harassment and criminal intimidation case against Singh based on a complaint by a female coach.&nbsp;
Demanding security, the woman reportedly held a press conference at the office of the opposition party Indian National Lok Dal (INLD). She shared details of the complaint at the presser.
With Input from ANI
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An independent investigation into the scandals at theNational Women's Soccer League revealed 'emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic' in the sport. US Attorney General Sally Q in her report highlighted that the abuse at the NWSL is 'rooted deeper in women's soccer'. She said that it begins from youth leagues that eventually normalises verbal abuse and blurs the boundaries between coaches and players.The US Soccer body began the investigation after former NSWL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim in their account published in The Atlantic in 2021, alleged sexual harassment and coercion. 5 of 10 head coaches of NSWL later, either stepped down or were fired for allegations of misconduct.The report that has been put together after interviewing over 200 people recounts various incidents of molestation, sexual harassment and violence.Soccer star Erin Simon accused ex-Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly of inviting her for watching a game film, where he 'pushed his hands down her pants and up her shirts.' Another incident involves a coach forcing female players to watch porn.As per various accounts the league was informed about the allegations multiple times but the officials refused to investigate the allegations.The report also made several recommendations to prioritize players' health and safety. US Soccer President Cindy Parlow who called the findings 'heartbreaking and deeply troubling' said that the board of directors and a leadership team will immediately begin implementing the report's recommendations. 

Emotional, sexual abuse in US Women Soccer is 'systemic', report finds

US Attorney General Sally Q in her report highlighted that the abuse at the NWSL is 'rooted deeper in women's soccer'.

An independent investigation into the scandals at the National Women's Soccer League revealed 'emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic' in the sport. US Attorney General Sally Q in her report highlighted that the abuse at the NWSL is 'rooted deeper in women's soccer'. She said that it begins from youth leagues that eventually normalises verbal abuse and blurs the boundaries between coaches and players. The US Soccer body began the investigation after former NSWL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim in their account published in The Atlantic in 2021, alleged sexual harassment and coercion. 5 of 10 head coaches of NSWL later, either stepped down or were fired for allegations of misconduct. The report that has been put together after interviewing over 200 people recounts various incidents of molestation, sexual harassment and violence. Soccer star Erin Simon accused ex-Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly of inviting her for watching a game film, where he 'pushed his hands down her pants and up her shirts.' Another incident involves a coach forcing female players to watch porn. As per various accounts the league was informed about the allegations multiple times but the officials refused to investigate the allegations. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/t20-world-cup-2022-gutted-jasprit-bumrah-expresses-disappointment-after-being-ruled-out-1664867599269">T20 World Cup 2022: 'Gutted', Jasprit Bumrah expresses disappointment after being ruled out</a> The report also made several recommendations to prioritize players' health and safety. US Soccer President Cindy Parlow who called the findings 'heartbreaking and deeply troubling' said that the board of directors and a leadership team will immediately begin implementing the report's recommendations.&nbsp;

In a shocking incident, Bhartiya Janata Party’s former MP and Tamil Nadu state vice-president Sasikala Pushpa was allegedly sexually harassed by another party leader during an event in Tamil Nadu. 
A video clip of the incident surfaced after it was shared by DMK IT Wing State Deputy Secretary Isai Dhatchinamurthy on his social media platform.
The slow motion video shared by Isai Dhatchinamurthy focuses on BJP State General Secretary Pon Balaganapathy’s hand movement. The clip shows him holding Sasikala Pushpa's saree as she tries to pull it away. He then tries to nudge her by touching her left arm.
The video was apparently, taken during an event in Ramanathapuram district where Sasikala Pushpa had visited to pay respects to Dalit leader and freedom fighter Immanuel Sekaran on his death anniversary.
The saffron party leader, however, has not yet reacted to the video.
 

Video: BJP leader sexually harassed at an event, DMK shares clip

A video clip of the incident surfaced after it was shared by DMK IT Wing State Deputy Secretary Isai Dhatchinamurthy on his social media platform.

In a shocking incident, Bhartiya Janata Party&rsquo;s former MP and Tamil Nadu state vice-president Sasikala Pushpa was allegedly sexually harassed by another party leader during an event in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;
A video clip of the incident surfaced after it was shared by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/youtuber-karthick-gopinath-arrested-for-raising-funds-for-temple-bjp-vs-dmk-ensues-1653966882773">DMK</a> IT Wing State Deputy Secretary Isai Dhatchinamurthy on his social media platform.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
பாஜகவில் சேரும் பெண்கள், தங்களை பாஜகவினரிடம் இருந்து தற்காத்துக் கொள்வதே பெரும் போராட்டம் தானா? <a href="https://twitter.com/annamalai_k?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@annamalai_k</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShameOnBJP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShameOnBJP</a> <a href="https://t.co/lNZXVTCKYY">pic.twitter.com/lNZXVTCKYY</a>
&mdash; இசை (@isai_) <a href="https://twitter.com/isai_/status/1569573309267980293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
The slow motion video shared by Isai Dhatchinamurthy focuses on <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/tmc-claims-bjp-workers-attacked-police-in-kolkata-tweets-video-1663089819237">BJP</a> State General Secretary Pon Balaganapathy&rsquo;s hand movement. The clip shows him holding Sasikala Pushpa's saree as she tries to pull it away. He then tries to nudge her by touching her left arm.
The video was apparently, taken during an event in Ramanathapuram district where Sasikala Pushpa had visited to pay respects to Dalit leader and freedom fighter Immanuel Sekaran on his death anniversary.
The saffron party leader, however, has not yet reacted to the video.
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A 35-year-old hostel warden was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday after as many as seven students complained to the police against him alleging inappropriate touch, officials said on Monday.
Seven cases were registered against the warden by Hayathnagar police under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The police said that the accused joined as a warden a month ago and often approached students and forced them to watch pornographic videos on his phone.
He even used to abuse children who slept alone by touching them and forced himself into the bathrooms while they were bathing, the police added.
The children are being sent to a psychologist for counselling to help them to tackle the mental agony and the harassment faced by them, said the police.

Hyderabad: 7 minor boys complain of sexual abuse, hostel warden arrested

A 35-year-old hostel warden was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday after as many as seven students complained to the police against him alleging inappropriate touch, officials said on Monday.

The police said that the accused joined as a warden a month ago and often approached students and forced them to watch pornographic videos on his phone.

A 35-year-old hostel warden was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday after as many as seven students complained to the police against him alleging inappropriate touch, officials said on Monday.
Seven cases were registered against the warden under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The police said that the accused had joined as a warden a month ago and often approached students and forced them to watch pornographic videos on his phone.
According to the police, he sexually abused children who slept alone by touching them and forced himself into the bathrooms while they were bathing.&nbsp;
The children are being sent to a psychologist for counselling to help them cope with the mental and physical harassment faced by them, said the police.
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In a sickening crime, a taxi driver in Delhi allegedly masturbated in front of a British woman and her friend.
The incident occurred on 2 September 2022 when the victims, a London-based lawyer and her friend arrived at Delhi airport. The duo planned to stay in Delhi before visiting Rajasthan.
The victims booked a cab using an app. While driving them to a five-star hotel, the driver allegedly masturbated inside the cab. When the victims objected, he allegedly threatened them.
After filing a complaint with the police, the British woman left India with her friend. Subsequently, the driver was arrested, and then released on bail.

Delhi: cab driver 'masturbates' in front of British woman; she leaves India after filing police case

When the victims objected to the taxi driver's actions, he allegedly threatened them.

In a sickening crime, a taxi driver in Delhi allegedly masturbated in front of a British woman and her friend.
The incident occurred on 2 September 2022 when the victims, a London-based lawyer and her friend arrived at Delhi airport. The duo planned to stay in Delhi before visiting Rajasthan.
 The victims booked a cab using an app. While driving them to a five-star hotel, the driver allegedly masturbated inside the cab. When the victims objected, he allegedly threatened them.
 After filing a complaint with the police, the British woman left India with her friend. Subsequently, the driver was arrested, and then released on bail.
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Sexual harassment charge will not prima facie stand when woman was wearing ‘sexually provocative dresses’, says Kerala court


Sexual harassment case won't prima facie stand if woman is wearing ‘provocative dress': Kerala court

Seventy-four-year-old Chandran was granted anticipatory bail on August 12 after he had produced photographs of the complainant, in this case, a woman, along with the bail plea.

While granting bail to writer and social activist Civic Chandran in a sexual harassment case, a district sessions court in Kerala's Kozhikode observed that the offence under Section 354 (A) (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code is not prima facie attracted when the woman is wearing &lsquo;sexually provocative dresses&rsquo;.
74-year-old Chandran was granted anticipatory bail on August 12 after he had produced photographs of the complainant, in this case, a woman, along with the bail plea.
"The photographs produced along with the bail application by the accused would reveal that the defacto complainant herself is exposing to dresses which are having some sexual provocative one. So Section 354A will not prima facie stand against the accused", the order read as reported by Live Law.in
The court observed that from the wordings of Section 354, it is very clear that there must be an intention on the part of the accused for outraging the modesty of a woman.
&ldquo;In order to attract this Section, there must be physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures. There must be a demand or request for sexual favours. There must be sexually coloured remarks,&rdquo; the court observed.
Chandran, on August 2, had obtained anticipatory bail in another sexual harassment case filed against him.
The prosecution argued that Chandran made sexual advances toward the complainant, a young female writer, and tried to outrage her modesty at an event.
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The Koyilandi police registered a case against the accused for offences under Sections 354A(2), 341 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code, as per Live Law.in
Chandran, however, accused the woman of raising a false complaint against him.

BSP Lok Sabha MP acquitted in rape case; complainant had committed suicide outside SC

BSP Lok Sabha MP acquitted in rape case; complainant had died by suicide outside Supreme Court

Even after acquittal in the rape case, the MP will continue to remain in jail in the pending case of abetment of suicide filed in Lucknow.

A special court of Varanasi on Saturday acquitted Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Lok Sabha MP Atul Rai in a case of alleged rape and cheating filed in 2019 by a woman who died by suicide outside the Supreme Court last year after accusing senior police officers of colluding with the accused.
Anuj Yadav, the advocate of the MP, said that the special judge of the MP-MLA court, Siyaram Chaurasia, gave the decision in favour of Atul Rai, who represents the Ghosi Lok Sabha seat and has been in jail since June 2019 in the case.
"Evidence could not be submitted on the behalf of the victim, and the incident could not be proved," the lawyer said.
Even after acquittal in the rape case, Yadav said that the MP will continue to remain in jail in the pending case of abetment of suicide filed in Lucknow.
On May 1, 2019, the 24-year-old woman filed a complaint of rape against Atul Rai and others. She alleged said that Rai took her to his flat in Varanasi, raped her, made objectionable videos and took photographs. After this, he threatened to put the videos online.
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On June 22, 2019, Rai surrendered in court, and since then, he is lodged in Naini Jail in Prayagraj.
In August last year, the woman, a resident of Mau and a student at a university in Varanasi, along with her friend and witness in the case died after self-immolation outside the Supreme Court in Delhi.
Before committing suicide, the two had recorded a Facebook Live video in which the alleged victim disclosed her identity and claimed that she had filed the rape case against Rai in 2019. She also alleged that some senior police officers were supporting the accused.
Rai was booked by the Hazratganj police in Lucknow for abetting the suicide of the two.
In July, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, while denying bail to Rai, had asked Parliament and the Election Commission of India to take effective measures to remove criminals from politics and break the unholy nexus among them, politicians and bureaucrats.
A bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh said it is the responsibility of Parliament to show its collective will to restrain criminals from entering politics or legislature to save democracy.
Considering the criminal history of 23 cases against Rai, the might of the accused, evidence on record and the possibility of tampering with the evidence, the bench said, it did not find any ground to grant bail to him at this stage.
With PTI inputs

National coach RK Sharma, who was dismissed recently after India’s top cyclist accused him of sexual harassment, is facing another allegation of objectionable behavior by International gold medallist Deborah Herold. 
While speaking to The Indian Express, the national champion said that she was removed from the national team, after the team’s assistant coach, Gautamani Devi ‘thought she was in a relationship with another female cyclist’. 
Clarifying that Devi misunderstood their relationship, the Andaman-based cyclist spoke about the discomfort she faced before being removed from the national camp. The 27-year-old said that the coach & the assistant coach constantly harassed her by ignoring her, taunting her, and eventually she was also isolated from the rest of the cyclists. 
Herold was removed from the team in 2018, when she was the country’s fastest cyclist in 200m sprint and 500m time trial events. 
The National champion also accused Sharma of ‘slapping’ her in 2015. ‘The ac in my room was not working, I went to a fellow boy’s room for which he slapped me twice, she said.
Apart from Herold, 2 other members of the national team have also accused Sharma of ‘constantly harassing and threatening them’ which they said, affected their performance over the years. 
Sports Authority of India dismissed RK Sharma from his position after a top cyclist alleged that the coach forced her to stay in his room, offered her a post-training massage, forcefully tried to pull her towards himself, and asked her to sleep with him during a camp in Slovenia in May. 

Cyclist Deborah Herold accuses coach RK Sharma of ‘slapping, harassing her’

‘Slapped and harassed me!’

Cycling coach RK Sharma faces further heat after star cyclist Deborah Herold accused him of removing her from national camp after a physical assault

Apart from Herold, 2 other members of national team have also accused Sharma of &lsquo;constantly harassing and threatening them&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

National coach RK Sharma, who was dismissed recently after India&rsquo;s top cyclist accused him of sexual harassment, is facing another allegation of objectionable behavior by International gold medallist Deborah Herold.&nbsp;
While speaking to The Indian Express, the national champion said that she was removed from the national team, after the team&rsquo;s assistant coach, Gautamani Devi &lsquo;thought she was in a relationship with another female cyclist&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Clarifying that Devi misunderstood their relationship, the Andaman-based cyclist spoke about the discomfort she faced before being removed from the national camp. The 27-year-old said that the coach &amp; the assistant coach constantly harassed her by ignoring her, taunting her, and eventually she was also isolated from the rest of the cyclists.&nbsp;
Herold was removed from the team in 2018, when she was the country&rsquo;s fastest cyclist in 200m sprint and 500m time trial events.&nbsp;
The National champion also accused Sharma of &lsquo;slapping&rsquo; her in 2015. &lsquo;The ac in my room was not working, I went to a fellow boy&rsquo;s room for which he slapped me twice, she said.
Apart from Herold, 2 other members of the national team have also accused Sharma of &lsquo;constantly harassing and threatening them&rsquo; which they said, affected their performance over the years.&nbsp;
Sports Authority of India dismissed RK Sharma from his position after a top cyclist alleged that the coach forced her to stay in his room, offered her a post-training massage, forcefully tried to pull her towards himself, and asked her to sleep with him during a camp in Slovenia in May.&nbsp;

An Indian cyclist has accused the national sprint team chief coach, RK Sharma of inappropriate behaviour, during her Slovenia camp, as per a report in The Indian Express. The Indian cyclist who has now been brought back to India on the orders of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had reportedly complained to the SAI and the Cycling Federation of India. Both the bodies did not reveal the name of the complainant and have formed separate inquiry committees to look into the allegations. As per the report, CFI in its statement said that they have identified the complainant and coach, and they now stand with the complainant. 'Following the complaint by the athlete, SAI has immediately brought her back to India to ensure her safety and has also constituted a committee to investigate the matter',SAI said. 

Indian woman cyclist accuses India sprint team coach of 'inappropriate behaviour'

Top cyclist accuses national sprint team chief coach, RK Sharma of inappropriate behaviour during a foreign camp.

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The Indian cyclist has now been brought back to India on the orders of the Sports Authority&nbsp;of India (SAI)&nbsp;

An Indian cyclist has accused the national team chief coach, RK Sharma of inappropriate behaviour,&nbsp;during a camp in Slovenia, as per a report in The Indian Express. The Indian cyclist who has now been brought back to India on the orders of the Sports Authority&nbsp;of India (SAI) had reportedly complained to the body and the Cycling Federation of India. Both the organisation did not reveal the name of the complainant and have formed separate inquiry committees to look into the allegations.&nbsp; As per the report, CFI in its statement said that they have identified the complainant and coach, and they now stand with the complainant.&nbsp; 'Following the complaint by the athlete, SAI&nbsp;has immediately brought her back to India to ensure her safety and has also constituted a committee to investigate the matter',SAI&nbsp;said.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/one-mistake-that-i-regret-harbhajan-singh-speaks-about-slapgate-scandal-1654431158089">'One mistake that I regret': Harbhajan Singh speaks about Slapgate scandal</a>

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.
Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a woman worker in male-dominated  workplaces such as tea shots, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocation with her daughter.
While in Chachi 420 Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn’t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

Meet Petchiammal, the mother who lived as a man for over 30 years to protect daughter

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.

Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan&rsquo;s character in &lsquo;Chachi 420&rsquo; dressing up as a woman to get his daughter and wife back? The shenanigans of Kamal&nbsp;Haasan's&nbsp;character may have evoked a a lot of laughter&nbsp;but&nbsp;the story of Tamil Nadu's&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;is far from funny.&nbsp;
57-year-old&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;has been living as a man for over 30 years in order to protect her daughter.&nbsp;
Hailing from&nbsp;Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district, she was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a female worker in male-dominated workplaces such as tea shops, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocated with her daughter.
While in 'Chachi 420'&nbsp;Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn&rsquo;t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

The "bane of live-in relationship", a "byproduct" of rights conferred under Article 21 of the Constitution, is leading to a rise in sexual offences and promiscuity, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has said. Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the Indore bench of the high court made the observation while rejecting a pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail plea of a 25-year-old man accused of raping a woman. In the order dated April 12, the court said, “Taking note of the spurt of such offences in recent times arising out of live-in relationships, this court is forced to observe that the bane of live-in-relationship is a by-product of Constitutional guarantee as provided under Art. 21, engulfing the ethos of Indian society, and promoting lascivious behaviour, giving further rise to sexual offences.” Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The courts, over the years, have widened its ambit to cover many things including the right to dignity and privacy. Highlighting the rise in legal disputes arising out of live-in relationships, the high court said, “Those who wanted to exploit this freedom are quick to embrace it, but are totally ignorant that it has its own limitations, and does not confer any right on any of the partners to such relationship." The case diary and documents revealed that the complainant woman got pregnant more than twice and aborted the foetus under pressure from the applicant (her then live-in partner), the court noted. When their relationship fell apart, the woman got engaged to some other person, but the applicant, "being a jilted lover" resorted to blackmailing her, the judge said. The applicant even sent video messages to the would-be in-laws of the woman where he threatened that he would commit suicide and they would also be held responsible for it besides the woman's family, the court noted. This led to the cancellation of the woman's marriage, the high court said, citing the prosecution's case. Amit Singh Sisodia argued on behalf of the state government in this case.

Live-in relationships are leading to rise in sexual offences, promiscuity: MP HC

The high court said, “Those who wanted to exploit this freedom are quick to embrace it, but are totally ignorant that it has its own limitations, and does not confer any right on any of the partners to such relationship."

Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the Indore bench of the high court, while rejecting anticipatory bail plea of a 25-year-old man accused of rape by former live-in partner, said that the "bane of live-in relationship" which is a "by-product" of rights conferred under Article 21 of the Constitution, is leading to a rise in sexual offences and promiscuity.
Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The courts, over the years, have widened its ambit to cover many things including the right to dignity and privacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Highlighting the rise in legal disputes arising out of live-in relationships, the high court said that the people who wanted to embrace the freedom were ignorant of the fact that it comes with certain limitations and doesn&rsquo;t confer any rights to either partner.&nbsp;
The case diary and documents revealed that the complainant woman got pregnant more than twice and aborted the foetus under pressure from the applicant &mdash; her then live-in partner.&nbsp;
When their relationship fell apart, the woman got engaged to some other person, but the applicant, "being a jilted lover" resorted to blackmailing her, the judge said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the Indore bench of the high court made the observation while rejecting anticipatory bail plea of a 25-year-old man accused of raping ex-live-in partner

The "bane of live-in relationship", a "byproduct" of rights conferred under Article 21 of the Constitution, is leading to a rise in sexual offences and promiscuity, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has said.&nbsp; Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the Indore bench of the high court made the observation while rejecting a pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail plea of a 25-year-old man accused of raping a woman.&nbsp; In the order dated April 12, the court said, &ldquo;Taking note of the spurt of such offences in recent times arising out of live-in relationships, this court is forced to observe that the bane of live-in-relationship is a by-product of Constitutional guarantee as provided under Art. 21, engulfing the ethos of Indian society, and promoting lascivious behaviour, giving further rise to sexual offences.&rdquo; Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The courts, over the years, have widened its ambit to cover many things including the right to dignity and privacy.&nbsp; Highlighting the rise in legal disputes arising out of live-in relationships, the high court said, &ldquo;Those who wanted to exploit this freedom are quick to embrace it, but are totally ignorant that it has its own limitations, and does not confer any right on any of the partners to such relationship." The case diary and documents revealed that the complainant woman got pregnant more than twice and aborted the foetus under pressure from the applicant (her then live-in partner), the court noted.&nbsp; When their relationship fell apart, the woman got engaged to some other person, but the applicant, "being a jilted lover" resorted to blackmailing her, the judge said.&nbsp; The applicant even sent video messages to the would-be in-laws of the woman where he threatened that he would commit suicide and they would also be held responsible for it besides the woman's family, the court noted.&nbsp; This led to the cancellation of the woman's marriage, the high court said, citing the prosecution's case.&nbsp; Amit Singh Sisodia argued on behalf of the state government in this case.
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Police has claimed that the mentally-challenged girl, who was found in a distressed state with injuries on her private parts in Alwar district, was seen walking alone in the CCTV footage and that she looked fine.
Alwar Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam told reporters that the girl travelled around 25 km from her village alone and reached Alwar city in an auto-rickshaw and then walked towards the Tijara Fatak bridge "on her own".
‘We have been able to track the girl's movements and traced the auto-rickshaw in which she travelled with 8-10 other passengers.  A team of forensic experts have not found any proof that the girl was sexually assaulted in the auto-rickshaw,’ she said.
Gautam said the girl's medical report is yet to be out and teams have been investigating the case based on the FIR.   CCTV footage collected from various locations showed her walking in many areas of the city and on the bridge, but no camera found her in a distressed condition on the bridge, police said.
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The minor girl was found lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night. She was bleeding and was admitted to the district hospital.
According to doctors, her rectum was displaced and she underwent a two-and-a-half-hour surgery.
The police earlier said it appeared to be a case of rape but maintained that anything conclusive could only be said after the report of the medical jurist was out.

No proof of sexual assault, girl looks fine in CCTV: police on rape of minor in Alwar

Police has claimed that the mentally-challenged girl, who was found in a distressed state with injuries on her private parts in Alwar district, was seen walking alone in the CCTV footage and that she looked fine.

Police has claimed that the mentally-challenged girl, who was found in a distressed state with injuries on her private parts in Alwar district, was seen walking alone in the CCTV footage and that she looked fine.
Alwar Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam told reporters that the girl travelled around 25 km from her village alone and reached Alwar city in an auto-rickshaw and then walked towards the Tijara Fatak bridge "on her own".
BITE on ANI: Tejaswani&nbsp;Gautam&nbsp;(gist)&nbsp;Girl was seen getting on to the auto, getting down in the city and walking to the bridge on her own. No suspicious person was found around her. She looked fine.&nbsp;
Gautam said the girl's medical report is yet to be out and teams have been investigating the case based on the FIR. CCTV footage collected from various locations showed her walking in many areas of the city and on the bridge, but no camera found her in a distressed condition on the bridge, police said.
The minor girl was found lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night. She was bleeding and was admitted to the district hospital.

The minor girl was found lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night. She was bleeding and was admitted to the district hospital.

Police has claimed that the mentally-challenged girl, who was found in a distressed state with injuries on her private parts in Alwar district, was seen walking alone in the CCTV footage and that she looked fine.
Alwar Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam told reporters that the girl travelled around 25 km from her village alone and reached Alwar city in an auto-rickshaw and then walked towards the Tijara Fatak bridge "on her own".
&lsquo;We have been able to track the girl's movements and traced the auto-rickshaw in which she travelled with 8-10 other passengers.&nbsp;&nbsp;A team of forensic experts have not found any proof that the girl was sexually assaulted in the auto-rickshaw,&rsquo; she said.
Gautam said the girl's medical report is yet to be out and teams have been investigating the case based on the FIR. &nbsp; CCTV footage collected from various locations showed her walking in many areas of the city and on the bridge, but no camera found her in a distressed condition on the bridge, police said.
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The minor girl was found lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night. She was bleeding and was admitted to the district hospital.
According to doctors, her rectum was displaced and she underwent a two-and-a-half-hour surgery.
The police earlier said it appeared to be a case of rape but maintained that anything conclusive could only be said after the report of the medical jurist was out.

A circular for a counselling session by Jawaharlal Nehru University on sexual harassment has drawn the ire of student outfits who said it reeks of victim shaming.
The circular has been panned for saying girls are "supposed to know how to draw a tangible line between them and their male friends".The internal complaints committee of the JNU has uploaded the circular on the varsity's website saying that it will organise a counselling session on sexual harassment on January 17. It also said that such sessions will be organised on a monthly basis.
Under the subhead "why is the counselling session required", the circular said that it will make students aware about what consists of sexual harassment.
The part that has raised the stink states:
"ICC come across a number of cases where sexual harassment takes place among close friends. Boys generally cross (sometimes advertently, sometimes inadvertently) the thin line between friendship's bantering and sexual harassment. Girls are supposed to know how to draw a tangible line (between them and their male friends) to avoid any such harassment (sic)".
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh has dubbed it as "victim shaming".
Calling the remark "regressive" and "moral policing", Ghosh such a remark, "creates a space where harassment becomes rampant and make women unsafe".

'Girls should know...': JNU circular on sexual harassment criticised for 'victim shaming' 

A circular for a counselling session by JNU on sexual harassment has drawn the ire of students who said it reeks of victim shaming

JNU circular on sexual harassment slammed for victim shaming

JNU&nbsp;circular on sexual harassment slammed for victim shaming
JNU&nbsp;circular on counselling session on sexual harassment
"Girls supposed to know how to draw a tangible line..."
JNUSU&nbsp;President: Circular regressive, amounts to victim shaming
JNUSU:&nbsp;Creates a space where harassment becomes rampant

JNU&nbsp;circular has been panned for saying girls are "supposed to know how to draw a tangible line between them and their male friends"

A circular for a counselling session by Jawaharlal Nehru University on sexual harassment has drawn the ire of student outfits who said it reeks of victim shaming.
The circular has been panned for saying girls are "supposed to know how to draw a tangible line between them and their male friends". The internal complaints committee of the JNU has uploaded the circular on the varsity's website saying that it will organise a counselling session on sexual harassment on January 17. It also said that such sessions will be organised on a monthly basis.
Under the subhead "why is the counselling session required", the circular said that it will make students aware about what consists of sexual harassment.
The part that has raised the stink states:
"ICC come across a number of cases where sexual harassment takes place among close friends. Boys generally cross (sometimes advertently, sometimes inadvertently) the thin line between friendship's bantering and sexual harassment. Girls are supposed to know how to draw a tangible line (between them and their male friends) to avoid any such harassment (sic)".
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh has dubbed it as "victim shaming".
Calling the remark "regressive" and "moral policing", Ghosh&nbsp;said that such a remark, "creates a space where harassment becomes rampant and make women unsafe".
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