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A former apex court woman employee, who has levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, on Friday appeared before the in-house inquiry panel which is dealing with her complaint. (Photo: File)

Allegations against CJI: Ex-employee appears before in-house inquiry panel

During the hearing before the panel, only the woman was present and the secretary general was not privy to the proceedings, the source said.

26 Apr 2019 4:25 PM

Judge recuses, Indu joins probe panel

Justice S.A. Bobde will head the panel that now has two women judges, including Justice Indira Banjerjee.

26 Apr 2019 2:49 AM

The woman, who has brought the sexual harassment allegations against the CJI, is a 35-year-old dismissed Supreme Court staff. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court orders probe into 'conspiracy' against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi

Systematic attack on SC, judges observed on sexual harassment charge against CJI.

25 Apr 2019 11:29 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (Photo: PTI)

Conspiracy against CJI: SC calls police, CBI and IB chiefs

After perusing the material placed in a sealed cover, the bench said

25 Apr 2019 2:53 AM

The lawyer, Utsav Singh Bains, has submitted a report in the Supreme Court regarding his claims that there was a conspiracy to frame the Chief Justice of India in a sexual harassment case. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court asks lawyer to prove CJI was ‘framed’ in sexual harassment case

SC directed that officers will meet judges in chamber at 12:30 pm and bench will reassemble to hear matter again at 3 pm.

24 Apr 2019 12:38 PM

The first hearing will be conducted on Friday and the apex court secretary general has also been asked to be ready with all documents and materials. (Photo: File)

CJI harassment case: 3-judges' panel set-up to probe, first meet on Friday

Justice Bobde said that he has decided to form a panel by inducting two apex court judges -- N V Ramana and Indira Banerjee.

24 Apr 2019 8:15 AM

Harassment charge against CJI: Justice Bobde to conduct an inquiry into allegation

When contacted, Justice Bobde, who is next to the CJI in seniority, confirmed the development.

24 Apr 2019 2:00 AM

It simply doesn’t feel right. If that’s the case I can’t see how any argument based on procedure or law can make it so.

India’s judiciary faces critical test of its objectivity

The truth is that the affidavit has a lot of detail. It also has references to station house officers and transcripts of conversation.

24 Apr 2019 1:18 AM

The lawyer had filed an affidavit on Monday following the unprecedented hearing on Saturday during which the CJI had said a larger conspiracy was behind it and that he would not stoop too low even to deny these allegations. (Photo: File)

SC notice to lawyer who was 'offerred money to frame CJI for harassment'

The top court bench has now fixed case for hearing on Wednesday at 10:30 am.

23 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

2 lawyers’ bodies disapprove of CJI handling of allegations

The allegations by the woman, who had worked at Justice Gogoi’s home office in Delhi, dates back to October last year.

23 Apr 2019 1:42 AM

Finance minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: ANI)

Arun Jaitley targets ‘disruptors’, stands by CJI

The SC held an extraordinary hearing on Saturday after a former employee of the court accused the CJI of sexual harassment and persecution.

22 Apr 2019 1:38 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Woman says husband, brother-in-law harassed

Though she did not want to work with Justice Gogoi, she could not muster the courage to express her wish at office, she said.

21 Apr 2019 4:35 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (Photo: PTI/File)

CJI convenes court to deny sexual harassment charge

Chief Justice Gogoi said he would continue to perform his duties without fear or favour till the end of his tenure and would not be cowed down.

21 Apr 2019 4:12 AM

Protesters hold placards and gather to demand justice for Nusrat, who was burnt alive after she refused to drop sexual harassment charges against her Islamic school's principal, in Dhaka. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh demands justice for Nusrat

The brutal death of an 18-year-old, who refused to drop charges of sexual harassment, triggers protests.

20 Apr 2019 9:31 PM

CJI led bench did not pass any orders on allegations and asked media to show restrain to protect independence of judiciary. (Photo: File)

'Judiciary can't be made scapegoat': CJI refutes sexual harassment charges

Refuting to allegations, CJI said there is some bigger force behind woman who made allegations and called them baseless.

20 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Got tremendous response for removing clothes: Sri Reddy on sexual harassment row

The actress thanked Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) for supporting her.

19 Apr 2019 1:51 PM

The resistance to extending the ambit of the act indicates how online hate speech against women is trivialised.

Resisting campus sexism a step towards women’s safety

For some, the simple act of self-expression on campus can be a harrowing experience.

13 Apr 2019 1:31 AM

In handing Geoffrey Rush a victory in his defamation case against The Daily Telegraph, the judge said the actor’s reputation was harmed by a “recklessly irresponsible piece of sensational journalism.” (Photo: AP)

Silencing effect of Geoffrey Rush’s victory on the #MeToo Movement

Rush’s recent victory in his defamation case against the Sydney newspaper could have a chilling effect on the #MeToo movement.

12 Apr 2019 9:26 PM

Drive to see how safe it is

Sangeetha Sridhar is on a solo trip across 150 cities in India to prove a point.

07 Apr 2019 2:35 AM

Some Biden supporters rallied to his defence. (Photo: File)

'Thought was going to kiss': 2nd woman says Joe Biden touched her inappropriately

'It wasn't sexual, but he did grab me by head,' Lappos, told Hartford Courant on Monday of her encounter with Biden.

02 Apr 2019 8:36 AM

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