The appellant filed an appeal against an order dismissing her writ petition that sought to set aside the recommendation of a Complaints Committee regarding her sexual harassment complaint against respondent No. 3. The Complaints Committee had found that the incident complained of occurred but could not determine the exact words used, so it granted respondent No. 3 the benefit of doubt. The learned Single Judge wrongly labeled the complaint as false with ulterior motives. The High Court noted the Complaints Committee's report found the incident occurred and recommended transferring both parties to maintain a congenial work environment. Statements in the record also established respondent No. 3 had misbehaved with sexual overtones. The High Court allowed the appeal.
Kerala hc order d rajagopal-v-ayyappan-anr-402210ZahidManiyar
This document summarizes two criminal revision petitions filed in the High Court of Kerala against judgments from lower courts. The lower courts had found police officers guilty of assaulting a complainant while he was in custody. The police officers argue on appeal that the lower courts erred in not requiring sanction from the state government before prosecuting public servants. The High Court examines the evidence and finds that the injuries occurred while the complainant was in police custody, supporting his allegation that police assaulted him at the police station lockup. Medical evidence also supports the complainant's version of events. The High Court dismisses the criminal revision petitions filed by the police officers.
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal by the National Investigation Agency against a High Court order granting bail to Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, who was accused in a terrorism funding case. The trial court had rejected bail citing serious allegations against Watali, including acting as a conduit for funds to terrorists and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the High Court granted bail subject to conditions. In its judgment, the Supreme Court analyzed the evidence and allegations in detail and concluded that the offenses against Watali were prima facie established. It also noted that he received adequate medical care in jail. The Court allowed the appeal and canceled the bail granted by the High Court.
The Supreme Court of India granted leave in an appeal regarding the denial of anticipatory bail to an appellant. The court analyzed Section 170 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and previous court judgments on the interpretation of this section. The court agreed with the view that Section 170 does not impose an obligation on investigatory officers to arrest every accused when filing a chargesheet. The word "custody" in Section 170 refers to presenting the accused in court, not requiring police or judicial custody. If the accused has cooperated throughout the investigation and there is no reason to believe they will abscond, arrest is not necessary. Insisting on arrest as a prerequisite for accepting a chargesheet violates the intent of Section 170 and personal liberty. In this case
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a preventive detention order passed against a man under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act. The detention order was based on 5 FIRs filed against the man for cheating by collecting over 50 lakhs rupees from victims by promising high returns through stock market investments. The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the detention order. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of that dismissal.
1. The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir heard appeals against an order rejecting bail applications for appellants arrested in connection with a case under unlawful activities laws.
2. The Court found that the trial court misdirected itself by extending detention periods based on investigating officer applications instead of reports from the public prosecutor as required by law.
3. As the charge sheet was filed beyond the mandatory 90 day period, the appellants had an indefeasible right to default bail that the trial court failed to consider. The High Court allowed the appeals and set aside the trial court order, granting the appellants bail.
The Supreme Court of India allowed the appeals of Md. Misher Ali against an order declaring him a foreigner. [The Court summarized that] the Foreigner's Tribunal and High Court orders were passed in violation of principles of natural justice as notice was not served at Ali's permanent residence, which was known to authorities. The Court set aside the orders and remanded the case back to the Foreigner's Tribunal to allow Ali an opportunity to respond consistent with principles of natural justice.
1) The Supreme Court of India heard a petition from the State of Uttar Pradesh challenging an order from the Allahabad High Court regarding management of COVID-19.
2) The Supreme Court acknowledged the efforts of High Courts but noted some directions may not be implementable. It cited examples where the High Court directed ambulances and facilities that would be impossible to provide across the entire state.
3) While appreciating the High Court's intentions, the Supreme Court held some directions were incapable of being implemented and should be treated as observations rather than binding orders. The State was not exempted from making efforts to provide facilities.
The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging a High Court order that upheld a tribunal's modification of an employee's dismissal to compulsory retirement for misconduct. The Supreme Court issued a notice, staying the High Court order, as the High Court's reasoning in an 18-page judgment was incomprehensible. A serious charge of misconduct against the employee appeared to have been established based on the tribunal's findings.
Kerala hc order d rajagopal-v-ayyappan-anr-402210ZahidManiyar
This document summarizes two criminal revision petitions filed in the High Court of Kerala against judgments from lower courts. The lower courts had found police officers guilty of assaulting a complainant while he was in custody. The police officers argue on appeal that the lower courts erred in not requiring sanction from the state government before prosecuting public servants. The High Court examines the evidence and finds that the injuries occurred while the complainant was in police custody, supporting his allegation that police assaulted him at the police station lockup. Medical evidence also supports the complainant's version of events. The High Court dismisses the criminal revision petitions filed by the police officers.
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal by the National Investigation Agency against a High Court order granting bail to Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, who was accused in a terrorism funding case. The trial court had rejected bail citing serious allegations against Watali, including acting as a conduit for funds to terrorists and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the High Court granted bail subject to conditions. In its judgment, the Supreme Court analyzed the evidence and allegations in detail and concluded that the offenses against Watali were prima facie established. It also noted that he received adequate medical care in jail. The Court allowed the appeal and canceled the bail granted by the High Court.
The Supreme Court of India granted leave in an appeal regarding the denial of anticipatory bail to an appellant. The court analyzed Section 170 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and previous court judgments on the interpretation of this section. The court agreed with the view that Section 170 does not impose an obligation on investigatory officers to arrest every accused when filing a chargesheet. The word "custody" in Section 170 refers to presenting the accused in court, not requiring police or judicial custody. If the accused has cooperated throughout the investigation and there is no reason to believe they will abscond, arrest is not necessary. Insisting on arrest as a prerequisite for accepting a chargesheet violates the intent of Section 170 and personal liberty. In this case
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a preventive detention order passed against a man under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act. The detention order was based on 5 FIRs filed against the man for cheating by collecting over 50 lakhs rupees from victims by promising high returns through stock market investments. The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the detention order. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of that dismissal.
1. The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir heard appeals against an order rejecting bail applications for appellants arrested in connection with a case under unlawful activities laws.
2. The Court found that the trial court misdirected itself by extending detention periods based on investigating officer applications instead of reports from the public prosecutor as required by law.
3. As the charge sheet was filed beyond the mandatory 90 day period, the appellants had an indefeasible right to default bail that the trial court failed to consider. The High Court allowed the appeals and set aside the trial court order, granting the appellants bail.
The Supreme Court of India allowed the appeals of Md. Misher Ali against an order declaring him a foreigner. [The Court summarized that] the Foreigner's Tribunal and High Court orders were passed in violation of principles of natural justice as notice was not served at Ali's permanent residence, which was known to authorities. The Court set aside the orders and remanded the case back to the Foreigner's Tribunal to allow Ali an opportunity to respond consistent with principles of natural justice.
1) The Supreme Court of India heard a petition from the State of Uttar Pradesh challenging an order from the Allahabad High Court regarding management of COVID-19.
2) The Supreme Court acknowledged the efforts of High Courts but noted some directions may not be implementable. It cited examples where the High Court directed ambulances and facilities that would be impossible to provide across the entire state.
3) While appreciating the High Court's intentions, the Supreme Court held some directions were incapable of being implemented and should be treated as observations rather than binding orders. The State was not exempted from making efforts to provide facilities.
The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging a High Court order that upheld a tribunal's modification of an employee's dismissal to compulsory retirement for misconduct. The Supreme Court issued a notice, staying the High Court order, as the High Court's reasoning in an 18-page judgment was incomprehensible. A serious charge of misconduct against the employee appeared to have been established based on the tribunal's findings.
This document provides details of 3 bail applications filed by individuals accused in a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleging offenses related to espionage against scientists at ISRO in 1994. The applications were filed by the 11th accused, the 1st and 2nd accused, and the 7th accused. The court heard arguments from lawyers representing the accused. The document discusses the background of the espionage case against ISRO scientists in 1994 and its investigation and closure. It also discusses the report submitted in 2021 by a committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge regarding the false implication of individuals in the case.
This document provides a summary of a Supreme Court of India case regarding an appeal against convictions for offenses under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code. The key details are:
1) The appellant was convicted by the Sessions Court and High Court for raping a 19-year-old blind Scheduled Caste woman.
2) The Supreme Court affirmed that the offense of rape under Section 376(1) IPC was proven beyond reasonable doubt based on testimony and medical evidence.
3) However, it examined the appellant's argument that the ingredients of the offense under Section 3(2)(v
1. The appellant, Iqbal Ahmed Kabir Ahmed, who was the original accused No. 3, filed an application for bail which was rejected by the special judge. He has filed this appeal against the rejection.
2. The key evidence against the appellant includes the recovery of an oath from his house pursuant to disclosure by an co-accused, and pointing out an electric switchboard in his house where an IED was allegedly soldered. Statements of witnesses also indicate the appellant participated in meetings where actions regarding perceived threats to Islam were discussed.
3. The prosecution argues the material is sufficient to show a prima facie case against the appellant and reasonable grounds exist to believe the accusations, thereby invoking the
This document summarizes a court case appeal regarding the rejection of a bail application.
The appellant, Harshvardhan Yadav, has appealed the rejection of his bail by the lower court in a rape case filed against him by the informant, a police constable. The appellant argues the sexual act was consensual while the prosecution claims it was rape.
The court discusses past judgments on similar cases to determine if the sexual act was consensual or rape. Specifically, it analyzes if there was consent given under misconception of fact. The court ultimately sides with the prosecution, finding the delay in filing the FIR reasonable and that rape was committed as described by the informant.
1. Rajkumar Narayan Tandel was accused of stalking and sexually harassing a woman in S.K. Patil Garden in Mumbai on September 18, 2021.
2. According to the prosecution, Tandel followed the woman in the garden and exposed his genitals to her. When the woman called for help, two witnesses helped restrain Tandel until the police arrived.
3. The court examined five prosecution witnesses, including the complainant, two eyewitnesses, and two police officers. Based on the evidence, the court found Tandel guilty of stalking, outraging the woman's modesty, and committing indecent exposure, and convicted him.
1) The applicant Golu @ Tasneem @ Taslim filed a bail application in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh seeking bail in connection with a crime registered under various sections of IPC and POCSO Act.
2) It was argued for the applicant that he is the first offender and has been in custody since August 23, 2021. His custodial interrogation is no longer required.
3) The prosecution opposed the bail plea submitting that various identity cards of different names were recovered from the applicant. The court examined the facts of the case and granted bail to the applicant with various conditions.
The document is a court order regarding an application for bail by Preet Singh, who has been accused of offenses under the IPC and Epidemic Diseases Act related to organizing a gathering without permission. The investigating officer opposed bail, citing video evidence of Singh's presence and the risk of further offenses. However, the court denied bail, noting that while the offenses are bailable, Singh's case differs from a previously bailed accused who was not seen inciting crowds in video clips as Singh was. The court found that further investigation was needed and denied bail at this stage.
This document summarizes a bail hearing for Ashwani Upadhyay, who was arrested under several sections of the IPC as well as epidemic disease and disaster management acts. His lawyers argued that he left the site of the alleged offenses before they occurred and is not visible in any videos. The prosecution argued he organized the event and his custody is needed for a thorough investigation. After hearing both sides, the court considered the guidelines on reducing prison overcrowding during the pandemic in deciding whether to grant bail.
Subramanian Swamy's public interest litigationNewslaundry
This document is an application filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to ensure a smooth investigation into the 2G spectrum case and Aircel Maxis case. It summarizes previous orders of the court monitoring the investigation and noting attempts to interfere. It states that investigations are at a crucial stage but are again being sought to be derailed by certain individuals, including Upendra Rai and Subodh Jain, acting with sinister motives. Directions are sought to ensure investigations can continue unimpeded as ordered by the court previously.
RTI dated 22.04.2018 against Department of Justice Om Prakash Poddar
Since matter is same and jurisdictions of two states are involved into it and the same matter has been settled by the Hon ble High Court of Delhi in MATT. APPL. 7 of 2012 on 23.07.2013 and Appellant Number 02 SMT. ASHA RANI DEV has been succumbed to planned judicial murder on 11.11.2017 and Appellant No.01 has become underground due to imminent danger to his “Life & liberty” therefore Department of Justice is the competent authority to supply complete information.This is with reference to RTI reply memo No. 438 dated 27.08.2016 by C.J.M Cum PIO and FAA reply memo no.4036 dated 20.09.2017 by District & Session Judge Cum Appellate Authority Civil Courts Begusarai under the judicature of Patna High Court
The convict petitioner Rakesh had served 14 years of life imprisonment and was granted parole for the first time. However, he was unable to furnish the required surety bonds due to poverty. The court noted the poor conditions of the petitioner. It directed legal and prison authorities to prepare a database of all convicts to better consider them for parole and reintegration. Considering the long imprisonment, the court granted the petitioner 40 days parole upon furnishing a personal bond and undertaking to return to prison after. It aimed to follow reformative punishment and uphold convicts' rights per the constitution.
The document is an order from a court case involving the bail application of Umar Khalid regarding FIR No. 101/2020 filed at PS Khajuri Khas. The key points are:
1) Umar Khalid is accused of being involved in a larger conspiracy case related to the February 2020 Delhi riots based on his disclosure statement and meeting with accused Tahir Hussain and Khalid Saifi as identified by a witness.
2) The defense argued Umar Khalid was not physically present during the crime and deserves bail on the grounds of parity with other accused granted bail in the case.
3) The prosecution contends Umar Khalid was part of a larger conspiracy to incite
1. This document summarizes a court case involving a writ petition filed by two lesbian petitioners (S. Sushma and U. Seema Agarval) seeking police protection from their parents.
2. The petitioners had fled from Madurai to Chennai to escape pressure and opposition from their parents regarding their lesbian relationship. Their parents had filed missing person reports with the police.
3. The court held in-camera hearings and counseling sessions with the petitioners and their parents to better understand the situation. It was found that the petitioners were clear about their relationship, while the parents were concerned about societal stigma and their daughters' safety.
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal by the Union of India against a High Court order granting bail to the respondent, who was accused of conspiring in a terrorist attack. The prosecution argued the respondent played a major role in the attack and bail should not have been granted under anti-terrorism laws. The respondent argued prolonged detention without trial violated his rights. The Supreme Court analyzed when bail can be cancelled or granted, emphasizing discretion given to higher courts. It remanded the case back to the High Court to reconsider bail based on merits while following anti-terrorism laws.
The Supreme Court of India heard a writ petition filed by Yash Pal Singh, whose son was killed in an alleged encounter by police officers in 2002. The court noted that the case has been pending since then, and the police officers involved have not been properly investigated or prosecuted despite court orders. The court criticized the laxity of the state in defending its police officers. It directed the state of Uttar Pradesh to deposit Rs. 7 lakhs as interim costs to the petitioner, as he has been denied justice for 19 years. The matter was listed for further hearing on October 20th.
This document is a court order summarizing a bail application case. It discusses the facts of the case, including statements made by the prosecutrix and informant, and contradictory details in the statements. It notes that the prosecutrix and applicant had a prior consensual relationship and material contradictions exist in her statements. While the prosecution opposed bail, the court ultimately granted bail to the applicant, noting he has no prior criminal record and has been jailed since September 2020. Bail was granted with conditions including not contacting the prosecutrix, cooperating with trial, and not engaging in further criminal acts.
1. The court document discusses an application for regular bail filed by Preet Singh, who is accused of offenses under the Indian Penal Code and Epidemic Diseases Act for organizing an event at Jantar Mantar in Delhi without permission.
2. The prosecution argues that Preet Singh made inflammatory speeches and slogans against a particular religion, while the defense claims he is falsely implicated and did not engage in unlawful speech or activities.
3. The court must now determine whether to grant bail to Preet Singh based on the arguments made by the prosecution and defense regarding the evidence in the case and potential risks if he is released.
Delhi hc shifa ur rehman judgment may 7ZahidManiyar
This document is a court judgment regarding a petition filed by Shifa-ur-Rehman, President of the Alumni Association of Jamia Milia Islamia, who was arrested in connection with an FIR related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The petition challenges an order extending the period of investigation and the petitioner's detention. The court heard arguments from both sides on issues such as whether the petitioner was denied the right to consult his lawyer and whether the reasons provided for extension were sufficient. The court considered the matter in light of relevant sections of the UAPA and precedents.
Mp hc wp 9799 2021_final_order_28-jul-2021ZahidManiyar
1. The petitioner challenged his detention order under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980.
2. The petitioner was running a business and an FIR was registered against him for illegally stocking and selling oxygen cylinders without a license. A raid found 571 jumbo and 90 small oxygen cylinders in his warehouse.
3. The petitioner argued that the detaining authority failed to consider that he was already in custody at the time the detention order was passed and his potential release on bail, which is required. The court found no mention of the petitioner's custody in the detention order.
The court heard a bail application where the prosecution was not able to present full facts due to lack of instructions from police. The court directed police to explain. Police confirmed instructions now available and enquiry ordered into failure to provide earlier. The court discussed prior case law on timely bail hearings and directed the DGP to create a transparent procedure for police to provide timely instructions to prosecutors for bail hearings across UP within 8 weeks.
This judgment involves two related matrimonial appeals. The High Court of Kerala upheld the family court's judgment granting a divorce to the wife on the grounds of cruelty by the husband. The court found that the husband treated the wife as a source of money, constantly harassing her and her family for funds. He mismanaged his real estate business and spent money lavishly. He also physically and sexually abused the wife, even during her pregnancy. The husband further levelled false allegations of adultery against the wife. Taking all the circumstances into account, the High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld the divorce.
Gauhati hc 482 inherent juris for foreigner ordersabrangsabrang
1) The petitioner, Md. Amir Khan, filed a petition seeking to quash the order that convicted him under the Foreigners Act for illegally residing in India.
2) The trial court had framed charges and the petitioner had pled guilty, receiving a two year prison sentence and fine.
3) The petitioner now claims he is not a foreigner but a citizen of Tripura, India based on birth and school documents. However, he did not provide these documents during the investigation or trial.
4) The high court dismissed the petition, finding no illegality in the trial court's order since the petitioner pled guilty without presenting any evidence and the documents are produced only after appealing the conviction.
This document provides details of 3 bail applications filed by individuals accused in a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleging offenses related to espionage against scientists at ISRO in 1994. The applications were filed by the 11th accused, the 1st and 2nd accused, and the 7th accused. The court heard arguments from lawyers representing the accused. The document discusses the background of the espionage case against ISRO scientists in 1994 and its investigation and closure. It also discusses the report submitted in 2021 by a committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge regarding the false implication of individuals in the case.
This document provides a summary of a Supreme Court of India case regarding an appeal against convictions for offenses under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code. The key details are:
1) The appellant was convicted by the Sessions Court and High Court for raping a 19-year-old blind Scheduled Caste woman.
2) The Supreme Court affirmed that the offense of rape under Section 376(1) IPC was proven beyond reasonable doubt based on testimony and medical evidence.
3) However, it examined the appellant's argument that the ingredients of the offense under Section 3(2)(v
1. The appellant, Iqbal Ahmed Kabir Ahmed, who was the original accused No. 3, filed an application for bail which was rejected by the special judge. He has filed this appeal against the rejection.
2. The key evidence against the appellant includes the recovery of an oath from his house pursuant to disclosure by an co-accused, and pointing out an electric switchboard in his house where an IED was allegedly soldered. Statements of witnesses also indicate the appellant participated in meetings where actions regarding perceived threats to Islam were discussed.
3. The prosecution argues the material is sufficient to show a prima facie case against the appellant and reasonable grounds exist to believe the accusations, thereby invoking the
This document summarizes a court case appeal regarding the rejection of a bail application.
The appellant, Harshvardhan Yadav, has appealed the rejection of his bail by the lower court in a rape case filed against him by the informant, a police constable. The appellant argues the sexual act was consensual while the prosecution claims it was rape.
The court discusses past judgments on similar cases to determine if the sexual act was consensual or rape. Specifically, it analyzes if there was consent given under misconception of fact. The court ultimately sides with the prosecution, finding the delay in filing the FIR reasonable and that rape was committed as described by the informant.
1. Rajkumar Narayan Tandel was accused of stalking and sexually harassing a woman in S.K. Patil Garden in Mumbai on September 18, 2021.
2. According to the prosecution, Tandel followed the woman in the garden and exposed his genitals to her. When the woman called for help, two witnesses helped restrain Tandel until the police arrived.
3. The court examined five prosecution witnesses, including the complainant, two eyewitnesses, and two police officers. Based on the evidence, the court found Tandel guilty of stalking, outraging the woman's modesty, and committing indecent exposure, and convicted him.
1) The applicant Golu @ Tasneem @ Taslim filed a bail application in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh seeking bail in connection with a crime registered under various sections of IPC and POCSO Act.
2) It was argued for the applicant that he is the first offender and has been in custody since August 23, 2021. His custodial interrogation is no longer required.
3) The prosecution opposed the bail plea submitting that various identity cards of different names were recovered from the applicant. The court examined the facts of the case and granted bail to the applicant with various conditions.
The document is a court order regarding an application for bail by Preet Singh, who has been accused of offenses under the IPC and Epidemic Diseases Act related to organizing a gathering without permission. The investigating officer opposed bail, citing video evidence of Singh's presence and the risk of further offenses. However, the court denied bail, noting that while the offenses are bailable, Singh's case differs from a previously bailed accused who was not seen inciting crowds in video clips as Singh was. The court found that further investigation was needed and denied bail at this stage.
This document summarizes a bail hearing for Ashwani Upadhyay, who was arrested under several sections of the IPC as well as epidemic disease and disaster management acts. His lawyers argued that he left the site of the alleged offenses before they occurred and is not visible in any videos. The prosecution argued he organized the event and his custody is needed for a thorough investigation. After hearing both sides, the court considered the guidelines on reducing prison overcrowding during the pandemic in deciding whether to grant bail.
Subramanian Swamy's public interest litigationNewslaundry
This document is an application filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to ensure a smooth investigation into the 2G spectrum case and Aircel Maxis case. It summarizes previous orders of the court monitoring the investigation and noting attempts to interfere. It states that investigations are at a crucial stage but are again being sought to be derailed by certain individuals, including Upendra Rai and Subodh Jain, acting with sinister motives. Directions are sought to ensure investigations can continue unimpeded as ordered by the court previously.
RTI dated 22.04.2018 against Department of Justice Om Prakash Poddar
Since matter is same and jurisdictions of two states are involved into it and the same matter has been settled by the Hon ble High Court of Delhi in MATT. APPL. 7 of 2012 on 23.07.2013 and Appellant Number 02 SMT. ASHA RANI DEV has been succumbed to planned judicial murder on 11.11.2017 and Appellant No.01 has become underground due to imminent danger to his “Life & liberty” therefore Department of Justice is the competent authority to supply complete information.This is with reference to RTI reply memo No. 438 dated 27.08.2016 by C.J.M Cum PIO and FAA reply memo no.4036 dated 20.09.2017 by District & Session Judge Cum Appellate Authority Civil Courts Begusarai under the judicature of Patna High Court
The convict petitioner Rakesh had served 14 years of life imprisonment and was granted parole for the first time. However, he was unable to furnish the required surety bonds due to poverty. The court noted the poor conditions of the petitioner. It directed legal and prison authorities to prepare a database of all convicts to better consider them for parole and reintegration. Considering the long imprisonment, the court granted the petitioner 40 days parole upon furnishing a personal bond and undertaking to return to prison after. It aimed to follow reformative punishment and uphold convicts' rights per the constitution.
The document is an order from a court case involving the bail application of Umar Khalid regarding FIR No. 101/2020 filed at PS Khajuri Khas. The key points are:
1) Umar Khalid is accused of being involved in a larger conspiracy case related to the February 2020 Delhi riots based on his disclosure statement and meeting with accused Tahir Hussain and Khalid Saifi as identified by a witness.
2) The defense argued Umar Khalid was not physically present during the crime and deserves bail on the grounds of parity with other accused granted bail in the case.
3) The prosecution contends Umar Khalid was part of a larger conspiracy to incite
1. This document summarizes a court case involving a writ petition filed by two lesbian petitioners (S. Sushma and U. Seema Agarval) seeking police protection from their parents.
2. The petitioners had fled from Madurai to Chennai to escape pressure and opposition from their parents regarding their lesbian relationship. Their parents had filed missing person reports with the police.
3. The court held in-camera hearings and counseling sessions with the petitioners and their parents to better understand the situation. It was found that the petitioners were clear about their relationship, while the parents were concerned about societal stigma and their daughters' safety.
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal by the Union of India against a High Court order granting bail to the respondent, who was accused of conspiring in a terrorist attack. The prosecution argued the respondent played a major role in the attack and bail should not have been granted under anti-terrorism laws. The respondent argued prolonged detention without trial violated his rights. The Supreme Court analyzed when bail can be cancelled or granted, emphasizing discretion given to higher courts. It remanded the case back to the High Court to reconsider bail based on merits while following anti-terrorism laws.
The Supreme Court of India heard a writ petition filed by Yash Pal Singh, whose son was killed in an alleged encounter by police officers in 2002. The court noted that the case has been pending since then, and the police officers involved have not been properly investigated or prosecuted despite court orders. The court criticized the laxity of the state in defending its police officers. It directed the state of Uttar Pradesh to deposit Rs. 7 lakhs as interim costs to the petitioner, as he has been denied justice for 19 years. The matter was listed for further hearing on October 20th.
This document is a court order summarizing a bail application case. It discusses the facts of the case, including statements made by the prosecutrix and informant, and contradictory details in the statements. It notes that the prosecutrix and applicant had a prior consensual relationship and material contradictions exist in her statements. While the prosecution opposed bail, the court ultimately granted bail to the applicant, noting he has no prior criminal record and has been jailed since September 2020. Bail was granted with conditions including not contacting the prosecutrix, cooperating with trial, and not engaging in further criminal acts.
1. The court document discusses an application for regular bail filed by Preet Singh, who is accused of offenses under the Indian Penal Code and Epidemic Diseases Act for organizing an event at Jantar Mantar in Delhi without permission.
2. The prosecution argues that Preet Singh made inflammatory speeches and slogans against a particular religion, while the defense claims he is falsely implicated and did not engage in unlawful speech or activities.
3. The court must now determine whether to grant bail to Preet Singh based on the arguments made by the prosecution and defense regarding the evidence in the case and potential risks if he is released.
Delhi hc shifa ur rehman judgment may 7ZahidManiyar
This document is a court judgment regarding a petition filed by Shifa-ur-Rehman, President of the Alumni Association of Jamia Milia Islamia, who was arrested in connection with an FIR related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The petition challenges an order extending the period of investigation and the petitioner's detention. The court heard arguments from both sides on issues such as whether the petitioner was denied the right to consult his lawyer and whether the reasons provided for extension were sufficient. The court considered the matter in light of relevant sections of the UAPA and precedents.
Mp hc wp 9799 2021_final_order_28-jul-2021ZahidManiyar
1. The petitioner challenged his detention order under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980.
2. The petitioner was running a business and an FIR was registered against him for illegally stocking and selling oxygen cylinders without a license. A raid found 571 jumbo and 90 small oxygen cylinders in his warehouse.
3. The petitioner argued that the detaining authority failed to consider that he was already in custody at the time the detention order was passed and his potential release on bail, which is required. The court found no mention of the petitioner's custody in the detention order.
The court heard a bail application where the prosecution was not able to present full facts due to lack of instructions from police. The court directed police to explain. Police confirmed instructions now available and enquiry ordered into failure to provide earlier. The court discussed prior case law on timely bail hearings and directed the DGP to create a transparent procedure for police to provide timely instructions to prosecutors for bail hearings across UP within 8 weeks.
This judgment involves two related matrimonial appeals. The High Court of Kerala upheld the family court's judgment granting a divorce to the wife on the grounds of cruelty by the husband. The court found that the husband treated the wife as a source of money, constantly harassing her and her family for funds. He mismanaged his real estate business and spent money lavishly. He also physically and sexually abused the wife, even during her pregnancy. The husband further levelled false allegations of adultery against the wife. Taking all the circumstances into account, the High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld the divorce.
Gauhati hc 482 inherent juris for foreigner ordersabrangsabrang
1) The petitioner, Md. Amir Khan, filed a petition seeking to quash the order that convicted him under the Foreigners Act for illegally residing in India.
2) The trial court had framed charges and the petitioner had pled guilty, receiving a two year prison sentence and fine.
3) The petitioner now claims he is not a foreigner but a citizen of Tripura, India based on birth and school documents. However, he did not provide these documents during the investigation or trial.
4) The high court dismissed the petition, finding no illegality in the trial court's order since the petitioner pled guilty without presenting any evidence and the documents are produced only after appealing the conviction.
The document is a court order from the High Court of Himachal Pradesh regarding a petition seeking to quash an FIR registered against the petitioner, an advocate, for protesting against restrictions on the entry route to the District Court complex in Shimla. The court order provides background details on the FIR and the petitioner's arguments. It discusses the stage at which an FIR can be quashed, prior judicial precedents on quashing FIRs, and examines whether the allegations in this case prima facie disclose any offense. The court will further consider whether the FIR and proceedings against the petitioner should be quashed.
Professional ethics contempt of courts act - re arundhati roy caseMohith Sanjay
1) The Supreme Court initiated suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against author Arundhati Roy for her comments criticizing a Supreme Court decision in an article and during protests.
2) Roy argued her comments constituted fair criticism protected under law, while the Court held her comments scandalized the Court's authority with malafide intentions.
3) The Court sentenced Roy to one day imprisonment and a Rs. 2,000 fine, citing precedents around permissible criticism of courts and showing magnanimity by keeping the sentence symbolic given Roy is a woman.
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1. LPA 527/2019 Page 1 of 17
* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
% Date of Decision: 17th
December, 2020
+ LPA 527/2019
MS (X) .....Appellant
Through: Ms. Kamna Vohra, Adv. with
appellant in person
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....Respondents
Through: Mr. Anil Dabas, Advocate for R-1.
Mr. Yakesh Anand, Adv. for R-2,
4 & 5 ESIC.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE ASHA MENON
[VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING]
JUSTICE ASHA MENON
CM APPLN. No.285602020 (Exemption from filing certified
copies/originals of the annexures/orders)
1. Allowed, subject to just exceptions and as per extant rules.
2. The application is disposed of.
LPA 527/2019, CM APPLN. Nos.36839/2019 (of the appellant
for stay of the impugned order dated 9th
July, 2019),
28559/2020 (of the appellant for directions and/or appropriate
orders staying the deposit of costs)
3. The appellant has filed this appeal being aggrieved with the
2. LPA 527/2019 Page 2 of 17
order of the learned Single Judge dated 9th
July, 2019 dismissing
her writ petition and also imposing exemplary costs of Rs.50,000/-
upon her while granting liberty to the respondent No.2 to initiate
appropriate action against her for filing a false complaint against
the respondent No.3/ O.P.Verma.
4. We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner,
Ms.Kamna Vohra, Mr.Anil Dabas, the learned counsel for the
respondent No. 1 and Mr. Yakesh Anand, the learned counsel for
the respondents No. 2, 4 and 5 and have carefully perused the
record. At the outset, we may note that the inquiry into the
complaint of sexual harassment filed by the appellant against the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma was conducted before the enactment
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the ‘Act’, for short) and was
under the “Vishaka Guidelines” issued by the Supreme Court in
Vishaka and Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan and Ors. (1997) 6 SCC
241.
5. The petitioner was working, at the relevant time, as an
Assistant Director (Fin.) with the ESI Hospital at Manesar,
Gurgaon. The respondent No.3/O.P.Verma at that time was posted
as Deputy Director in the same hospital. The appellant had
complained that he was repeatedly subjecting her to sexual
harassment by using inappropriate language with sexual overtones.
On 7th
July, 2011, according to the appellant, she was distributing
housekeeping material among the nursing staff at the ESI Hospital
3. LPA 527/2019 Page 3 of 17
when the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma told her to accompany him
to the male toilet using words that were indicative of sexual
advances. She felt deeply humiliated. On a previous occasion, the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma had commented on her dress saying if
another button of her shirt were to open what would be the result
that would follow. On yet another occasion, when the appellant
commented to other Staff that Saturdays should be a half day as
there was less work and during the rest of the time they were only
playing hide and seek, the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma remarked
that neither had he caught the appellant nor had the appellant
caught him. Such incidents had caused great anguish to the
appellant.
6. It was in this background that on the 7th
July, 2011, the
appellant went to Ms. Rashmi Kapoor (OS) and reported the
incident of 7th
July, 2011 to her and broke down. On her
encouragement, both of them went to the Medical Superintendent
of the ESI Hospital, who sympathized with her and asked her to
make a written complaint which she did on 8th
July, 2011. A
Complaints Committee (now known as ‘Internal Complaints
Committee’ under the Act) was duly constituted. The Complaints
Committee examined all witnesses and submitted a report on 20th
January, 2012 that the incident of 7th
July, 2011 had actually
happened even though the content of the communication could not
be established. It also concluded that the other incidents could not
be established in the absence of substantive evidence as there were
4. LPA 527/2019 Page 4 of 17
no direct witnesses. Therefore, the Complaints Committee granted
benefit of doubt to the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma. The
Complaints Committee further recommended that both the officers,
i.e. the complainant as well as respondent No.3/O.P.Verma be re-
located with immediate effect to protect and maintain the healthy
and congenial working environment at the ESI Hospital, Manesar,
Gurgaon.
7. According to the appellant, this decision was not
communicated to her and it was only on 3rd
July, 2013 in response
to an RTI query that she learnt of the decision. She filed an appeal
but was also not again communicated the result of that appeal. In
the meanwhile, the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma retired. She,
therefore, filed the writ petition challenging the recommendation of
20th
January, 2012 with the following prayers:-
“(a) To set aside the order dated 20th
January,
2012 by the committee and direct Respondent No.1
to hold the retirement benefits of Respondent No.3
and initiate independent internal departmental
inquiry against Respondent No.3 and
(b) Criminal prosecution may be initiated
against Respondent No.3 for being engaged in
illegal acts like harming the modesty and dignity of
a women in working place and further forcing the
Petitioner to withdraw her complaint.
(c) Pass such other order or further orders as
this Hon’ble may deem fit and proper in the facts
and circumstances of the present case.”
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8. This writ petition was dismissed by the learned Single Judge
vide the impugned order holding as follows:
“17. On careful consideration of the record of the
inquiry proceedings, this Court is of the view that
the complaint dated 8th
July, 2011of the petitioner
appears to be false. The complaint dated 8th
July,
2011 contains two incidents out of which the first
incident was in the presence of the petitioner’s
colleagues whereas the second incident was in the
presence of the staff and other members. During
the inquiry proceedings, the petitioner could not
give the name of any person present at the time of
the incidents. The petitioner was shown the record
of the staff persons present on duty on the date of
the incident but still she could not recollect the
names of any colleague/staff member. It is not
believable that the petitioner would not remember
the names of any colleague/staff member. The
Committee examined all the persons who were on
duty on that day but no persons supported the
allegations of the petitioner. The petitioner has not
mentioned the alleged comments of respondent
No.3 in the complaint on the ground of modesty.
The petitioner did not even disclose the alleged
comments before the Committee. No reason or
justification was been given by the petitioner for
not disclosing the same before the Committee. The
entire complaint of the petitioner appears to be
false and has been filed with some ulterior
motive.”
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9. The learned counsel for the petitioner has drawn our
attention to the report of the Complaints Committee as submitted to
the Medical Superintendent, ESI Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon,
placed as Annexure C to the appeal (at Page No.120 of the
electronic file). The Complaints Committee, after investigating into
the matter and on the basis of the statements of the staff and
witnesses, concluded that the incident as complained by the
appellant had actually taken place on 7th
July, 2011. In fact, the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma has himself admitted to the occurrence
of the incident that had taken place on 7th
July, 2011, but it was his
defence that his words had been misunderstood. What the
Complaints Committee meant by “content of communication” can
only be that it was not able to determine what were the exact words
spoken by the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma, which was why it
granted him the benefit of doubt. Yet it found the need to transfer
him to maintain the “congenial working environment”. The
Complaints Committee seems to have been keen to seek
corroboration of a high degree. Nevertheless, it only gave the
benefit of doubt and not an honourable discharge to the respondent
No.3/O.P.Verma which would indicate that the Complaints
Committee did find some justification in the complaint made by
the appellant but could not recommend serious action against the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma in the absence of corroborative
evidence but, at the same time, found that his presence in the office
did not result in a congenial working environment and
recommended his transfer. Why they should have recommended
7. LPA 527/2019 Page 7 of 17
the transfer of the appellant is uncertain as no one has alleged that
she had vitiated the atmosphere.
10. In the counter-affidavit filed to the writ petition, the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma had not questioned the conclusion of
the Complaints Committee that the incident had taken place but the
exact words of communication were not clear. Rather, he averred
that it was a fair conclusion! He did not challenge his transfer on
the recommendations of the Complaints Committee before any
Forum. He did not whisper a word about any reason for the
appellant to have falsely implicated him. He only claimed that he
had not committed any “offence” as per the “Vishakha Guidelines”.
In the circumstances, the learned Single Judge was not justified in
labelling the complaint false and made with ulterior motives.
11. Furthermore, there really was no need for the court to enter
into a re-appraisal of the evidence recorded by the Complaints
Committee in view of its clear conclusions. Though we too are not
required to re-appreciate the evidence, the question being one of
the dignity of the complainant being a lady, we feel compelled to
record that the statements made before the Complaints Committee
and placed on the electronic file at pages 151-172 clearly establish
that the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma had been misbehaving with
the appellant by making statements with sexual overtones. For the
same reason, we do not wish to reproduce those details here.
12. Moreover, when a woman complains against her male
8. LPA 527/2019 Page 8 of 17
colleague for sexual harassment, her own efficiency or inefficiency
or temperament or the fact that disciplinary proceedings were
initiated or are pending against her, are completely irrelevant and
extraneous to the inquiry. Her credibility is not diminished because
of such pending disciplinary proceedings against her. Even if she
was subjected to penalties, so long as there is nothing to show that
the officer who imposed the punishment has been targeted by her
by filing a complaint of sexual harassment against him, such
punishments or proceedings cannot have any bearing on the inquiry
into a sexual harassment complaint. It appears that the learned
Single Judge was prevailed upon by these factors to proceed further
and impose costs of Rs.50,000/- upon the appellant and also direct
the respondent No.2 to initiate proceedings against her.
13. We have no hesitation in setting aside both these directions,
particularly in the light of the finding of the Complaints Committee
that the incident complained of had actually taken place and had,
therefore, recommended transfer of both the appellant as well as
the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma. The appellant had questioned this
transfer by means of the writ petition filed by her and had also
sought an independent internal departmental inquiry against the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma as well as directions for criminal
prosecution against him instead of the transfer. The question that
presents itself is whether such relief could be granted or not.
14. In the light of the fact that the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma
has since retired almost five years back, we do not consider it
9. LPA 527/2019 Page 9 of 17
expedient to grant such relief to the appellant of directing an
independent departmental inquiry against him. With regard to the
criminal prosecution, nothing prevented the appellant from
initiating any such action against the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma
since the date of the incident or even since the date of the report of
the Complaints Committee. She did not seek such a relief from the
Internal Complaints Committee even after the Act came into force
in 2013. We also do not find the facts of this case to be such that
require us to overlook delay and direct criminal prosecution of the
respondent No.3/O.P.Verma, and therefore, decline this prayer
made by her.
15. Before parting, we find it necessary to underline that sexual
harassment is a serious issue that needs to be addressed at all work
places urgently and sensitively. Women are valuable human
resource. Their contribution in all spheres of life can never be
belittled, whether at the home and hearth or away from it, in more
impersonal office spaces. In either sphere, they are entitled to a
congenial and dignified environment to live their life fully and
attain their full potentiality. Gender conditioning where the man
develops a superiority complex, while the woman doubts her own
capacity, starts very early in life. It need not be in the form of a
tutorial, but certainly as subtle data to the minds of young children,
about their privileges or lack of it. The privileges also come in the
opportunities to develop personality, confidence, intelligence and
skills. It is impossible not to notice all around us, how easily the
10. LPA 527/2019 Page 10 of 17
“common woman” is put down by the “common man”. Less said
the better of what happens to the Third Gender!
16. There is no gainsaying that it is this gender conditioning that
leads men to abuse, ill-treat or become violent towards women and
TGs or treat them disparagingly and with condescension. The
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has
provided a shield against an unhealthy and oppressive domestic
environment. But for some reasons, though the “Vishakha
Guidelines” came in 1999, the Act took a long time in coming, that
is, in 2013. Every institution and organization must declare zero
tolerance for Gender insensitivity. Now that there is a statute to
protect women from sexual harassment at work place the law must
be complied in letter and spirit.
17. But worse still, is the complete lack of information with
women about the Act, intended for their protection. This very
appeal seems to showcase this problem. It is apparent from the
record of the Complaints Committee that the appellant did not
know about the appropriate authority before whom to file her initial
complaint. When asked by it as to why she had lodged the
complaint directly to the headquarters, she answered (placed at
Page No.157 of the electronic file) that she did not know the
address of the ‘Woman Cell’ at the ESI Hospital and had made an
enquiry from Ms. Manju Swaminathan and submitted her
complaint to the Complaints Committee. The order dated 20th
January, 2012 nowhere mentions that a copy had been sent to the
11. LPA 527/2019 Page 11 of 17
appellant or for that matter, to the respondent No.3/O.P.Verma,
indicating to them that they could appeal to a specified authority. It
is incumbent under the Act for an organization to set out these
details and information at prominent places so that any woman
who requires help can easily approach the concerned person to
submit her complaint and/or appeal.
18. Secondly, it cannot be overlooked that the Internal
Complaints Committee is intended as a platform to provide an
environment of confidence to the complainant. It is not to doubt the
veracity of the complaint or view the complainant with suspicion.
It is to believe her and not compel her to name witnesses to seek
corroboration, as has happened in the instant case. In response to
the queries of the Complaints Committee as to where the incidents
had happened, the appellant had responded (Page 158 of the
electronic file) that the incident of the shirt (about its opening) and
the incident of diesel (where sexually suggestive statements were
made) had taken place in chamber. This is usually true as the
perpetrator seeks out his target without putting himself in danger of
being caught and preserving a “your word against mine” situation,
which the woman would possibly find difficult to surmount before
an inquiry committee. The absence of eyewitnesses to the incident
cannot detract from the credibility of the complainant as her
statement is to be considered independently to determine whether it
has a ring of truth or not.
19. That is why, the Internal Complaints Committee has so
12. LPA 527/2019 Page 12 of 17
many members, including an out-sider, to enable a joint application
of minds to evaluate the statement made by a complainant and
assess its credibility. It is also a safeguard for men, as false
complaints are very much possible (though not in this case) and for
which the Act has also made clear provisions, including to punish
such a complainant for false and malicious complaints and false
evidence.
20. Gender sensitivity also requires an understanding of what a
woman feels when she is sexually harassed. Though stereo-typing
is itself unwarranted, it has been noticed that just as in other sexual
offences, she goes through a lot of soul-searching (again due to
gender-conditioning), she tries to adopt measures of self-
protection, by avoiding the perpetrator, may be even by taking
leave! It is unlikely that she shares her torment with other
colleagues, though in the present case, the appellant confided in
Ms. Rashmi Kapoor (OS) who was also examined by the
Complaints Committee and who supported the version of the
appellant. That is why the Internal Complaints Committee has to be
set up in every workplace and every woman employee informed as
to the person she can contact in the Internal Complaints Committee
when faced with any unsavoury or unacceptable conduct by a male
colleague.
21. Thirdly, the standard of proof, so to speak, in an inquiry by
the Internal Complaints Committee is as for a domestic inquiry.
Under the Act, the Report of the Internal Complaints Committee
13. LPA 527/2019 Page 13 of 17
can be taken by the employer for disciplinary action against the
delinquent official. Nevertheless, the high standard of proof
required in criminal trials is not called for during an inquiry by the
Internal Complaints Committee under the Act. It must always be
borne in mind, that a woman who is perturbed by an action of a
male colleague, either through words, gestures or action, cannot be
expected to have such clarity of thought, to know who all were
present at the time of the incident, and who all may have witnessed
the incident and remember their names and faces. The mere
inability of a woman to name such witnesses cannot suffice to
falsify her complaint. As the protection of the Act is available to
women who may have come to avail of services provided by an
institution or organization such as the Banks, Government Offices,
Hospitals, etc. she may not know anyone by name or face to vouch
for her. Therefore, there can be no insistence on production of
witnesses by the complainant to corroborate her statement. In the
present case, the Complaints Committee did misdirect itself in
insisting on corroboration and testimonies of other witnesses.
22. Fourthly, upon conclusion of the inquiry by the Internal
Complaints Committee, there must be some sensitivity shown by it
while recommending action, keeping in mind the dignity of the
complainant. In the present case, the Internal Complaints
Committee had recommended transfer of both, the complainant i.e.
the appellant and the perpetrator, i.e. the respondent
No.3/O.P.Verma) adding that, this was to preserve harmony in the
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working environment. This is unfortunate, as it may reflect
negatively about the complainant, to the transferring authority and
other colleagues in the office. The transfer of the complainant
should be only if she seeks it or when she has been found to have
filed a false complaint. It would be adding insult to injury, if a
woman who has been wronged, is sought to be transferred for
making a genuine complaint and that too, to ensure a congenial and
harmonious environment. The ripple effect of such action could be
that, other suffering women, would hesitate to file complaints,
fearing a transfer from the existing office, department or
organization, which they may not prefer, for various reasons,
including location nearer to home and responsibilities of children
and elderly or invalid relatives.
23. It is thus not enough to merely constitute Internal
Complaints Committees, but it is also important that the purpose
for having such a Committee and in fact for making such a law
must always remain uppermost in the minds of all at the
workplace. Probably, if that had been fully given effect to by the
Complaints Committee in the present case, a more salutary process
may have been adopted to come to a more firm conclusion.
24. The Act, provides for “Duties of Employer” in Chapter VI,
the foremost ones being, among several others, to provide a safe
working environment and display prominently the penal
consequences of sexual harassment and the constitution of the
Internal Complaints Committee. Rule 13 of The Sexual
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Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Rules, 2013 framed under the Act, has made it
obligatory upon the employer to do the following:-
“13. Manner to organise workshops, etc.–
Subject to the provisions of section 19, every
employer shall-
(a) formulate and widely disseminate an
internal policy or charter or resolution or
declaration for prohibition, prevention and
redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace
intended to promote gender sensitive safe spaces
and remove underlying factors that contribute
towards a hostile work environment against
women;
(b) carry out orientation programmes and
seminars for the Members of the Internal
Committee;
(c) carry out employees awareness
programmes and create forum for dialogues
which may involve Panchayati Raj Institutions,
Gram Sabha, women’s groups, mothers’
committee, adolescent groups, urban local bodies
and any other body as may be considered
necessary;
(d) conduct capacity building and skill
building programmes for the Members of the
Internal Committee;
(e) declare the names and contact details
of all the Members of the Internal Committee;
(f) use modules developed by the State
Governments to conduct workshops and
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awareness programmes for sensitising the
employees with the provisions of the Act.
14. Preparation of annual report.- The annual
report which the Complaints Committee shall
prepare under Section 21, shall have the
following details:-
(a) number of complaints of sexual
harassment received in the year;
(b) number of complaints disposed off
during the year;
(c) number of cases pending for more
than ninety days;
(d) number of workshops or awareness
programme against sexual harassment carried
out;
(e) nature of action taken by the employer
or District Officer.”
25. It will not be excessive to re-iterate that all employers are
required to sensitize all employees who work in the organization to
deal with a woman, whether a colleague or a visitor or a
beneficiary of services provided to the public, always remaining
acutely aware of her dignity. When a person speaks, the words
have an impact and the speaker must be conscious of such impact
when speaking to a woman whether from the public or a colleague.
It is imperative to have a strong redressal system in the
organization as that would also protect the male workforce and
officials from vexatious complaints and also give them the
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opportunity to explain their conduct and action before a more
restricted and confidential Forum. To this end, all activities as
reproduced hereinabove and prescribed under the Act and Rules
must be strictly performed by all organizations. Greater
understanding leads to greater mutual regard and respect and
greater harmony leads to greater efficiency and productivity,
ennuring to the benefit of all.
26. The impugned judgement to the extent it concludes that the
complaint of the appellant was false, and imposes costs of
Rs.50,000/- and recommends to the respondent No.2 initiation of
disciplinary action against the appellant, is set aside. The appeal is
accordingly allowed.
ASHA MENON
(JUDGE)
RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW
(JUDGE)
DECEMBER 17, 2020
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