Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offence charges

Oct 21, 2026

British actor, writer, and director Noel Clarke appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday morning and pleaded not guilty to six sexual...

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence argues counsel for Brij Bhushan

Aug 09, 2023

The counsel for BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan on Wednesday argued on the point of charges in sexual harassment case that hugging or touching...

Japan nod for bill to reform sexual offence charge, raise age of consent from 13

Mar 14, 2023

The amendments would see a sexual offence charge to more clearly state that non-consensual sexual activity is prohibited and add offences to the Criminal...

SC quashes Allahabad HC's grabbing breast not 'attempt to rape' ruling; asks NJA-led panel to frame sensitivity norms for judges

Feb 18, 2026

Supreme Court quashed Allahabad HC's ruling that reduced attempt to rape charges to a lesser offence, stating the alleged acts went beyond preparation, and...

Wrestlers harassment case: Delhi Police files status report, SIT formed, court asks to record statement of victims

May 12, 2023

Delhi Police filed a status report on the application moved by woman wrestlers in an alleged offence of sexual offence levelled against WFI Chief...

Lack of essential life-saving services heighten incidence of sexual offence during lockdown

Jun 17, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Lack of access to essential life-saving services such as counseling or legal advice or medical assistance has...