Crimes against women

Non-consensual intercourse with minor wife is rape, says Bombay High Court; upholds man's 10-year sentence

The man, who was sentenced to 10 years in jail by the sessions court, claimed since the victim was his wife, their sexual relationship cannot be termed as rape.

15 November 2024, 09:37 IST

Non-consensual intercourse with minor wife is rape, says Bombay High Court; upholds man's 10-year sentence

15 November 2024, 09:37 IST

Deputy collector from Bhopal faces rape allegations, case registered

Accused Rajesh Sorte (47) allegedly got into a relationship with the complainant when he was the tehsildar in Pachore of Rajgarh district in 2022.

15 November 2024, 07:52 IST

Deputy collector from Bhopal faces rape allegations, case registered

15 November 2024, 07:52 IST

Kolkata Police arrest musician from Mumbai for molesting student

The incident took place in June when the singer allegedly molested a 15-year-old girl student at the yoga institute where he conducts singing classes.

15 November 2024, 06:40 IST

Kolkata Police arrest musician from Mumbai for molesting student

15 November 2024, 06:40 IST

UP man gets life term in jail for killing wife over dowry

Additional Sessions and Special Judge Fast Track Court Phool Chand Kushwaha on Tuesday convicted the accused Jitendra Chauhan for killing wife Preeti Chauhan (25) after harassing her for dowry, Additional Superintendent of Police Asit Kumar Singh said.

13 November 2024, 06:28 IST

UP man gets life term in jail for killing wife over dowry

13 November 2024, 06:28 IST

Woman councillor alleges 'assault' during municipal meeting in Kerala

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Shanubiya Niyas accused LDF women councillors of assaulting her and raising objectionable slogans.

12 November 2024, 10:38 IST

Woman councillor alleges 'assault' during municipal meeting in Kerala

12 November 2024, 10:38 IST

Molestation plaint unheard, teenager hangs self in UP village; cops suspended

According to police, the family claimed she was molested on her way to coaching classes and was also threatened over the phone.

11 November 2024, 08:45 IST

Molestation plaint unheard, teenager hangs self in UP village; cops suspended

11 November 2024, 08:45 IST

Sessions courts must order compensation for sexual assault victims in judgments: Supreme Court

Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing as amicus curiae, submitted a scheme is there in every state for the victim compensation but it is hardly being implemented in its true letter and spirit.

07 November 2024, 04:40 IST

Sessions courts must order compensation for sexual assault victims in judgments: Supreme Court

07 November 2024, 04:40 IST

Pune gangrape case: 2 arrested men gave false information about third absconding accused, say police

The woman was allegedly raped by three men on the night of October 3 in the Bopdev Ghat area on the outskirts of Maharashtra's Pune city during an outing with a male friend. The assailants beat up her friend too.

06 November 2024, 05:19 IST

Pune gangrape case: 2 arrested men gave false information about third absconding accused, say police

06 November 2024, 05:19 IST

Man rapes grandmother in UP

The woman was sent to a hospital for medical examination and the police have launched a search for the accused.

01 November 2024, 08:40 IST

Man rapes grandmother in UP

01 November 2024, 08:40 IST

Barber, 2 more, booked for molestation, forced conversion of minor girl in Uttarakhand

Salman was booked under the Uttarakhand Religious Freedom Act and the POCSO Act, Tehri Additional Superintendent of Police J R Joshi said.

30 October 2024, 09:10 IST

Barber, 2 more, booked for molestation, forced conversion of minor girl in Uttarakhand

30 October 2024, 09:10 IST