Sexual Abuse

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The counsel for the authorities sought time to seek instructions and file their replies after which the court listed the matter for further hearing on September 13. (PTI file photo)

PIL in HC seeks separate toilets for transgenders, court asks Delhi govt to reply

The petition filed by Jasmine Kaur Chhabra said the Centre has released funds but no separate toilets have been made for the transgenders

26 Jul 2021 1:52 PM

Among the six cautionary tales, the story that leaves a lasting impression, however, is not directly to do with sexual harassment. — DC Image

Book Review | Bunch of cautionary tales on sexist abuse

The key to resolving the crisis is shown to be lying with the victims, themselves

25 Apr 2021 9:52 AM

Beijing strongly denies accusations of abuse in Xinjiang, and has said the complexes it set up in the region provided vocational training to help stamp out Islamist extremism and separatism, and to teach new skills. (Representatinal image : AP/file photo)

Women detained in China's Xinjiang allegedly raped, sexually abused: BBC

The United States accuses China of committing genocide against Uighurs in Xinjiang

04 Feb 2021 1:19 PM

Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, joined her co-star Daniel Radcliffe in criticising the author's views. (via Facebook)

Lead actors of Harry Potter franchise choose to stand with trans rights

Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright and Eddie Redmayne are among the actors who have spoken out against author JK Rowling for her anti-trans tweets

12 Jun 2020 1:20 PM

JK Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault

Rowling says the trauma of those experiences formed some of her feelings about women’s rights

12 Jun 2020 12:35 PM

South Korea raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16

Previously, teenagers aged 13 or older were held to be legally capable of consenting to sex, resulting in controversial cases in the country

13 May 2020 11:54 AM

An Indian national has been charged with sexually assaulting an American national while working as a US military contractor in Afghanistan. (Representational Image)

Indian charged with sexual abuse while working as US military contractor in Afghanistan

US military authorities in Afghan arrested Naik on November 8 and his initial appearance was held before US Magistrate via video conference.

19 Nov 2019 11:21 AM

The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a child pornography charge against a minor who willingly texted a graphic video of herself to other minors, The Washington Post reports. (Representational Image)

US court upholds child porn charge against teen who sexted to friends

The case began in 2016, when then-16-year-old, referred to by her initials in court records, shared a video with 3 -person group text chain.

29 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

Epstein, who once counted US President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton as friends, was arrested on July 6 and pleaded not guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of girls as young as 14. (Photo: File)

Epstein victims testify weeks after his suicide, says 'won't let him win in death'

'He showed the world what a depraved and cowardly human being he was by taking his own life,' one of the women, Sarah Ransome said.

28 Aug 2019 10:14 AM

Epstein, 66, killed himself in his New York prison cell August 10, a little over a month after he was arrested on sex trafficking charges. (Photo: File)

Citing rape, other sex acts, 3 women sue Jeffrey Epstein’s estate

The lawsuits in Manhattan federal court were filed on behalf of women who remained anonymous.

22 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

Less than 48 hours later, he was found dead in his cell, prompting an investigation that has cast a harsh light on staffing shortages at the Manhattan detention centre. (Photo: File)

Jeffrey Epstein signed his will 2 days before committing suicide

Court papers filed last week in the US Virgin Islands list no details of beneficiaries but valued the estate at more than USD 577 million.

20 Aug 2019 10:43 AM

A group of people belonging to an organisation here took out candle march condemning the recent sexual assaults in the state and to create awareness amongst people against the crime. (Photo: ANI/ Representational Image)

To create awareness about sexual assault, people take out candle march in T’gana

On day-to-day basis, one way or the other people get affected by sexual assault directly or indirectly, said Zoaib, organiser of the event.

19 Aug 2019 8:41 AM

According to prosecutors, Epstein sexually exploited dozens of teenagers at his homes in Manhattan and Florida between 2002 and 2005. (Photo: File)

Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled as suicide by hanging: reports

It cited officials as saying that Epstein had used a bedsheet to hang himself.

17 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

An Army Major General serving from Assam Rifles in the north east has been dismissed without pension over a case of sexual harassment involving another serving officer. (Representational Image)

Major General dismissed without pension over sexual abuse, confirms Army chief

In December last year, an Army General Court Martial had recommended the dismissal of the Major General.

16 Aug 2019 4:57 PM

Most of them accuse priests of sexually abusing them as children and Church leaders of covering up the priests' crimes. (Representational Image)

As New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Church, others

Nearly 400 people had filed lawsuits against the Church in courts across New York by the afternoon, according to state court records.

15 Aug 2019 1:25 PM

The law creating the litigation window the Child Victims Act passed earlier this year following more than a decade of debate in Albany. (Representational Image)

Justice late, not denied: New York’s new rule to allow old abuse suits

Wednesday could begin a year of financial reckoning for many large institutions that care for children.

12 Aug 2019 12:12 PM

A junior colleague of Tejpal had accused him of sexually assaulting her inside a lift at a five-star hotel in Goa during an event in 2013, triggering massive public outrage. (Photo: File)

Why did you apologise if sexual assault charges are false: SC asks Tarun Tejpal

According to Tejpal’s lawyer the allegations of rape against the senior journalist were tailor-made and had no truth.

06 Aug 2019 3:05 PM

Uber has reportedly ordered an investigation into the incident. (Representational Image)

'Get out or I'll tear your clothes': Uber driver tells Bengaluru woman during cab ride

The woman alleged that the Uber did not help her to get another cab and did not return her money.

06 Aug 2019 9:41 AM

Union Minister Smriti Irani was among the members in Parliament who praised Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien’s courage to share that he was sexually abused as a teenager and urged people to talk about such experiences instead of repressing them. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani praises Derek O'Brien for sharing about sexual abuse

Smriti Irani, the Minister for Women and Child Development, began her reply to the debate by applauding O'Brien.

25 Jul 2019 10:11 AM

The autopsy report revealed she was sexually assaulted before being killed. (Photo: Representational)

Minor girl raped, killed in Pune

When the girl's family members were unable to trace her, they lodged a missing complaint with Sangavi police.

24 Jul 2019 4:03 PM

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