After the court order to minimize the fare of the autorickshaw, auto unions want bike taxi service to be stopped. Harassment against bike taxi drivers by auto unions has increased in the city after a court order to minimize auto fares took effect, according to to ride aggregator Rapido. Many bike ‘captains’, as Rapido drivers […]
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Divorce lawyers say that women seeking help from domestic abuse prefer redressal, but that does not stop the abuse. In six out of 10 cases dealt with by divorce lawyers women prefer out-of-court settlements like redressals and do not opt for divorce. “Most women clients in abusive marriages only seek legal advice for redressal, where […]
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Self-defence classes could be beneficial in real situations, say trainers however others doubt their impact. Despite University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommendation to give self-defence training to women studying and working on campus, many colleges and universities do not organize such sessions while some have stopped mid-way. Most college students have never been trained. They wish […]
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He recorded intimate photos and videos of the victim, blackmailed her and later raped her at an OYO lodge The accused in a cyber harassment and rape case was identified and arrested on November 29; two days after the survivor’s family filed a complaint at the Kengeri Police Station. A First Information Report (FIR) was […]
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City’s major hospital fails to provide any safety support system to its women staff. Neetu Saini Around 30 women working in the Trauma Care and Emergency Centre of Victoria Hospital have written letters to the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institution (BMCRI) administration, complaining against the misbehaviour of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Madhusudan Ramdas. […]
Continue ReadingBengaluru has seen an increase in the reporting of sexual offences against taxi drivers. The frequency of reported cases of sexual offences by taxi drivers has increased in recent years. According to City Crime Record Bureau (CCRB) data, the number of reported cases of sexual assault/ harassment in 2016 was just three. In 2017, that […]
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