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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Sexual misconduct allegations explained

Blake Lively has sued Justin Baldoni for sexual misconduct, workplace harassment, and a coordinated smear campaign. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the allegations and responses

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Sexual misconduct allegations explained
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:53 PM IST

Hema Committee report: Kerala govt has nothing to hide, says state minister

Emphasizing that there is nothing to hide over the Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed the shocking harassment and sexual exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Saturday said the government is implementing its recommendations. Addressing the media, he stated that the government had adhered strictly to court directives, omitting only the portions the State Information Commission recommended not to release. The matter is currently before the High Court, and there are no objections if the court or the information commission instructs that these portions be made public, Cherian clarified. He underscored the government's commitment to addressing issues faced by women in cinema, highlighting that this is the first time such a committee has been constituted in India. We have disclosed all information directed by the State Information Commission regarding the report and everything is transparent." The minister further s

Hema Committee report: Kerala govt has nothing to hide, says state minister
Updated On : 07 Dec 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Kerala police files 2nd FIR against Jayasurya following sexual allegations

Actress Sonia Malhar addressed the issue and revealed shocking incidents of mistreatment and exploitation

Kerala police files 2nd FIR against Jayasurya following sexual allegations
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 9:31 AM IST

SIT registers FIR against school authorities in Badlapur assault case

The SIT recorded the statements of both the minor victims along their parents, added SIT

SIT registers FIR against school authorities in Badlapur assault case
Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 1:06 PM IST

Minor wrestler vs ex-WFI chief: Delhi court's final report likely on Sep 27

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on September 27 its order on whether to accept a report filed by police seeking cancellation of a minor wrestler's complaint accusing ex-WFI chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi Kapoor, who was scheduled to pass the order on Monday, adjourned the matter. Delhi Police had on June 15 last year filed a report before the court seeking cancellation of the case by the minor wrestler.

Minor wrestler vs ex-WFI chief: Delhi court's final report likely on Sep 27
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 11:55 AM IST

Will step down once successor is announced, says FDIC chair Gruenberg

Gruenberg had clung to his job since November when a Wall Street Journal report exposed widespread misconduct at the FDIC, despite outcry from multiple congressional Republicans and some Democrats

Will step down once successor is announced, says FDIC chair Gruenberg
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 9:33 AM IST

Efforts on to bring Revanna back to India, says K'taka Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said efforts are on to bring Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual abuse against women, back to India. He also asserted that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case was functioning efficiently. The 33-year-old Prajwal, who is the grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former PM H D Deve Gowda, is facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women. The scandal has raised a political storm with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) engaged in a slugfest. Prajwal reportedly left for Germany on April 27 and is still at large. He was BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha segment, which went to polls in the first phase on April 26. "Procedures are on, until we secure him, bring him back here and take action in accordance with law, they will continue. We will neither slow it nor stop it," Parameshwara told reporters on questions about the Interpol's Blue Corner Notice that was issued agai

Efforts on to bring Revanna back to India, says K'taka Home Minister
Updated On : 17 May 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Prajwal Revanna rape case: SIT announces helpline for sexual abuse victims

The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women by Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has come out with a helpline number for the victims to approach them. SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh said in a statement the victims can call 6360938947. Singh said the victims need not have to visit the SIT office as the team would personally approach them to offer them relief. The SIT also warned people at large not to share the videos showing women being sexually assaulted and molested allegedly by Revanna on social media or personal messenger applications. "It is easy to trace people sharing these videos on messenger services, so action will be taken against such individuals," Singh said. He also noted that sharing such videos would damage the reputation and honour of victims. Prajwal is seeking re-election from Hassan as an JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate. The constituency went for polls on April 26. JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in Sept

Prajwal Revanna rape case: SIT announces helpline for sexual abuse victims
Updated On : 06 May 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

Sandeshkhali case: Eye on 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP sees an opening

TMC firefights the allegations of land grab, forced conversion of land, and sexual exploitation with the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan

Sandeshkhali case: Eye on 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP sees an opening
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 12:01 AM IST

SC grants bail to children of Delhi govt officer in minor's assault case

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to the daughter and son of suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha in a case of alleged sexual assault of a minor girl by the arrested official. A bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal granted the relief, noting that the petitioners have joined the investigation. "After going through the statement, and hearing learned counsel on both sides and after perusing the material on record, we are of the view that these Special Leave Petitions can be disposed of, directing the release of the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest on furnishing a bond of Rs 25,000, subject to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer and further subject to the conditions stipulated under section 438(2), CrPC," the bench said in an order on Monday. Advocates Shubhashis R Soren and Bhakti Singh appeared for the petitioners. The Delhi High Court on October 11 last year had refused to grant anticipatory bail to the daughter and

SC grants bail to children of Delhi govt officer in minor's assault case
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 11:48 AM IST

Pocso Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects 'bias' assertion

The Delhi High Court has said that the POCSO Act is a gender-neutral legislation while rejecting an assertion that the law is being "misused" as it is a "gender based" enactment. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma took exception to the submission made by an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act seeking to cross-examine the victim again before the trial court, and termed it "insensitive", "inappropriate" and "misleading". The judge said the legislature cannot stop enacting laws nor judiciary can stop applying them only because they can be "misused" as they are enacted to curb offences and get justice to genuine victims. "The contentions of learned counsel for the petitioner in the pleadings as well as during oral arguments that the POCSO Act is a gender based legislation and therefore is being misused is not only inappropriate but misleading too. To say the least, POCSO Act is not gender based and is neutral as far as victim children are concerned," sai

Pocso Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects 'bias' assertion
Updated On : 09 Aug 2023 | 6:51 PM IST

Robust system to address gender-based misconduct imperative: SC judge

It is imperative to establish a robust mechanism to address gender-based misconduct as the creation of an inclusive environment sends the message that women in sports deserve respect and protection from discrimination and harassment, Supreme Court judge Hima Kohli said. Justice Kohli spoke at a national seminar on 'Women Empowerment through Sports' on Friday. She called for policy reforms to promote women's empowerment through sports and said such policies should establish mechanisms to address gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment in the field of sports. "While judicial pronouncements serve as guiding lights, effective policy reforms are equally essential in promoting women's empowerment through sports," she said in her inaugural speech at the event organised by the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi. "These policies should examine various facets, including ensuring equal opportunities, providing financial backup and establishing mechanisms for reporting and ...

Robust system to address gender-based misconduct imperative: SC judge
Updated On : 08 Jul 2023 | 1:34 PM IST

Hand over Punjab minister's 'sexual misconduct' case to CBI: Congress

In the letter, the Opposition leader also urged the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court to take suo motu cognisance and hand over the case to the CBI

Hand over Punjab minister's 'sexual misconduct' case to CBI: Congress
Updated On : 02 Jun 2023 | 6:09 PM IST

'Sought sexual favours, touched inappropriately': FIRs against WFI chief

The two FIRs carry serious allegations of sexual harassment of wrestlers during competitions in India and abroad by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

'Sought sexual favours, touched inappropriately': FIRs against WFI chief
Updated On : 02 Jun 2023 | 2:14 PM IST

Woman jumps off Rapido bike after driver tries to grope her in Bengaluru

A woman jumped off a moving motorcycle when the Rapido driver allegedly tried to grope her in Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday

Woman jumps off Rapido bike after driver tries to grope her in Bengaluru
Updated On : 26 Apr 2023 | 10:08 PM IST

POCSO not meant to criminalise consensual relationships, says Delhi HC

'There can be circumstances where the survior of a sexual offence, can be forced to reach a compromise. Hence each case must be looked into on the basis of the facts and circumstances'

POCSO not meant to criminalise consensual relationships, says Delhi HC
Updated On : 15 Nov 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

UK PM Liz Truss fires trade minister Conor Burns over alleged misconduct

A British trade minister was fired by Prime Minister Liz Truss and suspended by the Conservative Party on Friday over allegations of misconduct. The government said Truss had asked Conor Burns to leave the government with immediate effect after a complaint of serious misconduct. The prime minister took direct action on being informed of this allegation and is clear that all ministers should maintain the high standards of behaviour as the public rightly expects, the prime minister's office said. The Conservative whips' office said Burns had been suspended from the party's group in Parliament pending investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour earlier this week. He remains a lawmaker but will sit as an independent. British media reported that the alleged misconduct took place at the Conservatives' annual conference in the central England city of Birmingham. Burns is a long-time ally of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was forced to step down in July. Johnson

UK PM Liz Truss fires trade minister Conor Burns over alleged misconduct
Updated On : 07 Oct 2022 | 10:49 PM IST

Canadian leaders apologise to victims of military sexual misconduct

Canadian political and military leaders delivered an apology to victims of military sexual misconduct on Monday. Streamed online from National Defence Headquarters, the apology followed the federal government's $600-million Canadian ($468 million) settlement with tens of thousands of current and former Armed Forces members who experienced such behaviour while serving. It also came as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government and military leadership face questions and criticism over their perceived failure to address allegations of inappropriate and criminal sexual misconduct among some of the military's top leaders. Defence Minister Anita Anand led the 40-minute apology, which at one point was being watched by about 8,000 people, acknowledging successive governments failed to protect those who willingly signed up to protect Canada. I apologize to the thousands of Canadians who were harmed because your government did not protect you, nor did we ensure that the right systems were

Canadian leaders apologise to victims of military sexual misconduct
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 9:17 AM IST

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo fired over sexual misconduct allegations: Attorney

Anchor Chris Cuomo was fired by CNN not only over his role in helping defend his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, but also over allegations of sexual misconduct, according to attorney Debra Katz."On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, I contacted CNN to report my client's allegations of misconduct against Chris Cuomo. By Friday, I was in discussions with CNN about providing documentary evidence of my client's allegations and making my client available for an interview with CNN's outside counsel. Last night, CNN acted promptly on my client's complaint and fired Mr. Cuomo," Katz said in a Sunday statement, released by the Katz, Marshall & Banks whistleblower law firm.The attorney said her client wished to remain anonymous and will continue to cooperate with CNN's investigation into her allegations of "serious sexual misconduct" against her on the part of Chris Cuomo.On Saturday, CNN said that Chris Cuomo was being "terminated" as new information came into light during a ...

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo fired over sexual misconduct allegations: Attorney
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 10:09 AM IST

Peng Shuai fought back, but China will snub any challenge to its authority

Tennis player Peng Shuai had been out of the public eye since Nov. 2. 2021 when she penned a since-deleted social media post accusing former Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual misconduct

Peng Shuai fought back, but China will snub any challenge to its authority
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 7:40 AM IST