Tamil Nadu Court Convicts IPS Officer For Sexual Harassment Of Female Subordinate 

A court in Tamil Nadu has recently pronounced suspended IPS officer Rajesh Das guilty in a high-profile sexual harassment case involving a female subordinate official from 2021.

Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) M Pushparani has sentenced Das to three years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 20,500.

The investigation into the case was carried out by the Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police, which also filed charges against then Chengalpattu SP Kannan for allegedly obstructing the woman from filing a complaint against Das while she was en route to Chennai. CJM Pushparani imposed a fine of Rs 20,500 on Kannan as well.

Despite the conviction, the court granted bail to Das and allowed him 30 days to file an appeal. The charges against him include sections of the Indian Penal Code related to sexual harassment, along with provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Women Harassment Act.

The female Superintendent of Police had accused Das of sexual harassment in early 2021 when he held the position of Special Director General of Police (Law and Order). Initially, the Tamil Nadu government placed Das on ‘compulsory wait’ and downgraded his position before ultimately suspending him.

 

Nunnem Gangte

Recent Posts

Ex-Sarpanch Murder Case: SC Cancels Bail Of 3 Accused

The Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the Rajasthan High Court's decision to grant bail to…

3 hours ago

“Complete Elevated Corridor At Kaziranga National Park At The Earliest”: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to complete the proposed 34-kilometer elevated…

3 hours ago

Death Row Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana Granted 3-Hour Parole For Brother’s Bhog Ceremony

Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister…

3 hours ago

Money Laundering Case: Delhi HC Grants Bail To Lava MD Hari Om Rai

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Hari Om Rai, the Managing Director…

4 hours ago

Excise Policy Case: Kejriwal Challenges Trial Court’s Cognizance In ED

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial…

5 hours ago

Himachal HC Orders Closure Of 18 Loss-Making Tourism Corporation Hotels

In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered closure of 18…

6 hours ago