The Supreme Court of India has granted Malayalam actor Siddique interim protection from arrest in a rape case filed against him. This comes after a report by the Justice Hema Commission detailed instances of abuse and harassment faced by actresses in the Malayalam film industry.
The primary accused in the Kolkata doctor rape case, Sanjay Roy, broke down in court when asked about his consent to a polygraph test. He claims innocence and believes the test will prove his case.
Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, serving a life term for rape, has been granted a 7-day parole by the Rajasthan High Court for Ayurvedic treatment in Pune. This comes after two previous parole requests were denied due to potential law and order concerns. Asaram’s health has been a concern, with recent reports of chest pain and a coronary angiography revealing significant arterial blockages. The court ordered police custody throughout the treatment.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s call for a DNA test of the accused in the Ayodhya rape case has drawn criticism from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which invoked Mulayam Singh Yadav’s controversial ‘boys make mistakes’ remark on rape. The incident has fueled political tensions in Uttar Pradesh, with the BJP accusing the SP of shielding the accused.
