The Delhi High Court stated that a mere physical contact whether welcomed or not but without any sexual nature cannot be termed as sexual harassment. This statement was issued while hearing an appeal challenging the decision by the Complaint Committee as well as the Disciplinary Authority regarding an employee of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research accused of sexual harassment.
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Just Because Accused Didn’t Confess, It Doesn’t Mean He Isn’t Cooperating With Probe: SC
The Supreme Court in Santosh Vs The State Of Maharashtra where the accused was charged for receiving misappropriated foodgrain meant for public distribution, observed that the investigation officer was of the opinion that the accused was not cooperating with the investigation and kept recapitulating that he did not buy the foodgrains. Thus SC mentioned that just because he did not confess, it cannot
Madras HC Orders Security For Woman Scared Of Being Branded A Terrorist
A woman from Choolaimedu has filed a petition that she was scared of being branded as a terrorist. She has accused a business conglomerate of harassing her due to a private dispute between them. She stated that she is facing harassment and her phone calls are being tapped. The Madras High Court has come to the rescue and ordered
Madras HC Lays Down Guidelines For Recording Of Witness Statements, Confessions, Dying Declarations & TIP Reports
The Madras High Court has laid down guidelines for recording and production of statements under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The directions were issued by a Special Division Bench after coming across a bail plea of a hearing and speech impaired person accused of sexual exploitation. The Bench has also directed the State to construct special