A 30-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly using hidden cameras disguised as light bulbs to film a woman tenant in her bathroom and bedroom. The victim, an IAS aspirant, discovered the cameras after noticing unusual activity on her WhatsApp account and alerted the police.
The Odisha government has directed all universities and colleges in the state to establish internal panels to address sexual harassment complaints, aiming to ensure safety for female students and employees. This directive follows a recent alleged harassment case at Utkal University.
Jani Master, a renowned choreographer known for his work in films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, has been arrested in Goa by the Cyberabad police on charges of sexual harassment. A 21-year-old woman has accused him of harassment spanning several years, starting when she was a minor. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce and a workers’ union have suspended Jani Master, and he faces potential charges under the POCSO Act.
Prajwal Revanna, former Lok Sabha MP from Hassan constituency, faces serious allegations of rape and sexual harassment. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case has received complaints from multiple survivors, accusing Revanna and his family of using their power and influence to silence victims. The SIT has filed chargesheets, including accusations of rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping against Revanna and his family members.
Brazil’s Human Rights Minister, Silvio Almeida, has been dismissed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following allegations of sexual harassment against him. The allegations, which include accusations from Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco, have sparked controversy and shaken the Lula administration. While Almeida denies the accusations, the scandal has drawn criticism from Black rights organizations and highlighted concerns about the handling of such incidents within the government.
Actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh and actor Edavela Babu have been granted anticipatory bail in a rape and sexual assault case. The case is part of a larger investigation into sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, prompted by the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report revealed disturbing accounts of exploitation and mistreatment of women in the industry, leading to multiple FIRs against high-profile personalities.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly molested inside an ambulance while transporting her sick husband. The driver and his aide also threw the couple out of the ambulance after removing the husband’s oxygen support. The husband later died in the hospital. The incident has sparked outrage and highlighted the ongoing issue of women’s safety in India.
A report by the Justice Hema Committee, formed to investigate a 2017 assault case of an actress, has exposed widespread sexual harassment and exploitation within the Malayalam film industry. The report, which was based on testimonies from 51 industry professionals, has sparked outrage and calls for action, with many figures demanding the complete release of the redacted report. While several actors and actresses have issued strong statements condemning the findings, prominent actor Rajinikanth expressed his ignorance of the report, adding to the growing controversy.
Malayalam actor Jayasurya is facing two sexual harassment allegations, prompting him to take legal action. The allegations came to light amidst the ongoing #MeToo movement in the Malayalam film industry, sparked by the release of the Hema Committee report. One complaint was filed by actress Sonia Malhar, who accused Jayasurya of grabbing her during the filming of ‘Pigman’. The second complaint was filed by actress Minu Muneer, who alleged that Jayasurya hugged and kissed her forcefully during a film project. Jayasurya has denied the allegations and stated that he will be pursuing legal action to prove his innocence.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent Telugu actress, has urged the Telangana government to release a report similar to the Hema Committee report in Kerala, which exposed widespread sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry. The actress believes such a report is crucial to create safer working environments for women in Tollywood.
