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Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was not arrested even after an FIR. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA Sengar threatened Unnao rape survivor from prison: report

On Monday, a murder case was filed against Sengar and 9 others after survivor was injured in Sunday's accident and her...

30 July 2019 12:46 PM IST

Victims of sexual assault who experienced no other violence were no more likely to drop out than their peers who were not victims. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man gets 3 years in jail for sexually harassing minor

He was punished under Sections 354, 452 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of Protection of Children from...

29 July 2019 1:36 PM IST

Epsteins lawyers had argued that he should be allowed to remain at his home, fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet and with his building under police video surveillance. (Photo: AP)

Sexual assault accused billionaire Jeffrey Epstein found injured in...

Epstein was found semi-conscious with marks on his neck, anonymous law enforcement sources told media.

25 July 2019 5:38 PM IST

The 48-year-old legislator is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on September 6.

Tory MP, Charlie Elphicke charged with sexual assault

Mr Elphicke, 48, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 6 September.

23 July 2019 4:29 PM IST

The resolution has been passed by Kanukanta Sarpanch Neelamma, Vice Sarpanch P Govardhan Reddy, and others. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Gram Panchayat passes resolution to banish sexual predators

The resolution comes in the midst of increasing cases of sexual assault on girls and women.

23 July 2019 11:02 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

No rules on sexual assault at religious places: Supreme Court

The senior counsel Khanna pointed out that a large number of women regularly work at these places of worship voluntarily...

23 July 2019 2:00 AM IST

Soon after the incident was reported, police arrested the victims father and registered a case under section 376 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 5 r/w 6 of POCSO Act in Neredmet police station in the city. (Representational Image)

Government approves POCSO Act changes

Includes death penalty for sexual offences against children, strict action on child porn.

11 July 2019 5:52 AM IST

The girl was allegedly raped multiple times by her father, an official said. (Representational Image)

Madrassa principal arrested for raping at least 12 girls, claims...

Rights groups raised concerns about the spike in the number of rape and sexual assaults in the Muslim-majority South...

6 July 2019 12:50 PM IST

Kevin Spacey. (Photo: AP)

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey accuser abruptly drops sexual assault...

This is not the only sexual assault lawsuit that has been filed against the Oscar winner.

6 July 2019 10:41 AM IST

The judge asked the prosecutors to explain to the girl that she consider the long-term damage her criminal charges could cause to the suspect. (Photo: Representational)

Teen from 'good family' can't be tried as adult in sexual assault...

The judge said that the boy was a college-bound eagle scout and belonged to a "good family"

4 July 2019 4:08 PM IST

Rights activists said the assaults -- which range from violent rapes to forcible kissing -- are so pervasive that the cases reported in the media are just the tip of the iceberg. (Photo: AFP)

'Raped when I was 7': Ex-Students at Bangladesh madrasas recount their...

He was accused of being 'an agent of Jews and Christians' and smearing the 'sacred image' of a madrasa by a social media...

29 Aug 2019 4:16 PM IST

Untouchable charts the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein. (Photo: AP)

Harvey Weinstein to hear new sexual assault allegations against him...

The document is expected to be made public on Monday, two weeks before jury selection for his trial is scheduled to...

26 Aug 2019 3:04 PM IST