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![Section 354A of IPC cannot be applied to prosecute women: Calcutta HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_4207_section.webp)
Calcutta HC rules Section 354A IPC can't prosecute women, quashes case against Susmita Pandit. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta emphasizes the provision targets "a man."
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Sexual harrasment charges against WB Governor: SC to examine constitutional immunity
The Supreme Court will examine a plea to investigate sexual harassment allegations against West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, challenging his constitutional immunity.
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The Supreme Court issues notice to Bhavani Revanna on Karnataka govt's plea against her bail in an abduction case, citing lack of substantial evidence against her.
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SC dismisses WB govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali charges
Supreme Court dismisses West Bengal's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali charges of mass sexual exploitation and land grab by suspended TMC member Sheikh Shahjahan.
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