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Start-up guru Mahesh Murthy booked for sexual harassment

Mahesh Murthy allegedly made the advances in a cafe in 2004

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Romita Majumdar Mumbai
The Mumbai police has registered a case against well known investor and start-up guru Mahesh Murthy alleging sexual harassment following several complaints and intervention of the National Commission of Women (NCW).
 
A cognizable offence was registered against Murthy at the Khar Police station under section 67 of IT Act, section 354(D) and 509 of IPC following objectionable language used by him towards many women online. “Even though Shri Murthy had allegedly, already posted an apology for some of his posts, NCW requested the DGP’s (Maharashtra police) personal involvement to investigate the matter and take strict action.... as such acts

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