Sean Diddy Combs row: Two fresh lawsuits have been filed against the controversial rapper Sean Diddy Combs, who is already facing a dozen of lawsuits on sexual assault, violence, prostitution, sex racketeering and other federal charges. In the new lawsuits, Diddy has been accused of sexually assaulting two underage teens. The embattled musician is now facing at least 27 civil cases.

French cinema icon Grard Depardieu faces a criminal trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults on two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts in 2021. The actor, denying any misconduct, is accused of forcibly groping the women and making lewd comments on set. Support for Depardieu from President Macron and industry peers has fueled backlash, underscoring the cultural challenges of Frances #MeToo movement as it addresses abuses within its film industry.

CPI(M) MLA and actor M Mukesh was arrested by a Special Investigation Team in connection with a 2010 sexual assault case in Kerala. He was later released after receiving anticipatory bail. Multiple FIRs have been registered, spurring further investigation into allegations of harassment in the Malayalam film industry.

Kanye West's former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has made significant advancements in her lawsuit against the controversial rapper.

The National Film Awards Cell has suspended Shaik Jani Basha's award for Best Choreography due to allegations of sexual assault under the POCSO Act. The allegations involve a 2020 incident with a minor. His invitation to the 70th National Film Awards has been withdrawn amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Two school officials, Uday Kotwal and Tushar Apte, were arrested by Thane crime branch in relation to the Badlapur sexual assault case involving minor girls. This follows the Bombay High Court's rejection of their bail pleas. The main accused, Akshay Shinde, was killed in a police encounter during a transfer.

The Maharashtra government has set up a Commission of Inquiry to probe the police shooting of Akshay Shinde. Shinde was accused of sexually assaulting two girls at a Badlapur school and was killed in an alleged shoot-out on September 23. The commission will investigate the sequence of events and suggest measures to prevent such incidents.

The Bombay High Court has criticized the special investigation team for failing to arrest two school trustees related to a sexual assault case involving two kindergarten students. The court highlighted possible evidence tampering and pressuring of witnesses while rejecting the trustees' anticipatory bail pleas.

The Bombay High Court has raised concerns over the encounter of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a school sexual assault case. The court questioned the police's version of events and emphasized the need for a fair and impartial investigation. A forensic report has been requested to determine the shooting details.

The Bombay High Court has raised concerns over the police encounter of Akshay Shinde, accused of sexual assault in Badlapur. The court questioned the plausibility of Shinde seizing a police pistol and firing it. Shinde's father has filed a petition for an SIT probe into the alleged fake encounter.

The Bombay High Court questioned the police's decision to shoot the Baldapur sexual assault accused in the head. The court noted that the officer involved was trained and should have aimed at less lethal areas like the legs or hands. The judges expressed skepticism about the police narrative, stating that this incident cannot be termed as an encounter.

Anna Shinde, father of Akshay Shinde who was killed by police in a 'retaliatory firing', has petitioned the Bombay High Court for a special investigation team to probe his son's death. Alleging it was a 'fake encounter', he seeks court monitoring of the investigation. The case will be heard on Wednesday.

The main accused in the sexual assault case of two nursery students in Badlapur died after allegedly snatching a policeman's gun and opening fire. Police claim it was self-defense, but the accused's family disputes this, demanding a probe. The incident has sparked national outrage and political controversy.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed actor Siddique's anticipatory bail application in a sexual assault case involving a woman actor. The investigation is being conducted by a Special Investigation Team. Siddique has denied the allegations and resigned from his position at AMMA. The Malayalam film industry faces multiple sexual abuse allegations following the Justice Hema Committee report.

Maharashtra's CID will investigate the death of Akshay Shinde, accused in a Badlapur sexual assault case. Shinde was allegedly shot by a cop while being transported in a police vehicle. The incident occurred near Mumbra bypass, and Shinde's family disputes the police's account of events.

A Badlapur school janitor accused of sexually abusing two minor girls has died after sustaining bullet injuries during a cross-fire with police. Akshay Shinde was shot while trying to escape custody. The incident occurred while he was being escorted from Taloja jail to Thane. The case had sparked nationwide outrage and protests.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an army officer and sexual assault of his fiancee at a police station. The investigation will be overseen by Justice Chittaranjan Das, with a report due in 60 days. Five police personnel have been suspended.

The women's wing of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) protested outside Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar against the alleged sexual assault of a woman in police custody. They demanded a court-monitored SIT probe and judicial inquiry. Congress activists also demanded the resignation of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the incident.

The Odisha police crime branch has registered a case against former Bharatpur police station in-charge and others for allegedly assaulting an Army officer's fiance while in custody. The incident, which occurred during an attempt to file a road rage complaint, has sparked political controversy and demands for a judicial inquiry.

The Indian Air Force is collaborating with local police in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam to investigate a sexual assault complaint filed by a woman flying officer against a Wing Commander. Both officers are stationed in Srinagar. An FIR has been lodged, and the IAF is fully cooperating with the investigation.

Cases have been filed against Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following allegations of sexual assault by a female actor. Separate FIRs were registered under Section 354 of the IPC. The allegations are part of a broader wave of accusations targeting prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry.

The Bombay High Court stressed the need to educate boys on gender equality from a young age while discussing the Badlapur sexual assault case. Two four-year-old girls were victims of abuse. The court suggested forming a committee to study the issue and recommend school guidelines to prevent such incidents in the future.

The main accused in the sexual assault of two schoolchildren in Maharashtra's Badlpur was sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a Maharashtra court on Monday.

Siddique stepped down as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists after a woman accused him of sexual assault. He sent his resignation to President Mohanlal. The decision was welcomed by A.M.M.A. members like Mala Parvathy and Anoop Chandran, who emphasized the importance of addressing such serious allegations.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance organized protests across various districts of Maharashtra in response to the Badlapur sexual assault case and the state's management of the situation. Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena, conducted a 'silent' protest at Sena Bhavan in Dadar, while Sharadchandra Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party led a protest in Pune.

Rahul Gandhi highlighted the challenges victims face in filing FIRs, referencing recent crimes in Maharashtra. He criticized authorities for concealing crimes, stating that such actions embolden criminals and discourage victims. Gandhi called for serious discussion on measures to create a safer environment for women, emphasizing the necessity for public protests to obtain justice.

The Bombay High Court inquired if charges under POCSO are filed against a school after a violent incident in Maharashtra. Forty arrests followed protests and stone-pelting. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a high-level investigation. A state-wide bandh called by MVA is planned for August 24 in response to the incident.

The Bombay High Court addressed the sexual assault of two kindergarten students in Badlapur, sparking violent protests. A school attendant was arrested, resulting in the suspension of school staff and police officials. A special investigation team was appointed and a Maharashtra Bandh called by the Maha Vikas Aghadi for August 24 as a protest.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde also ordered a high-level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been formed to investigate the case and that those found guilty would face strict action. Furthermore, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray also invoked the Shakti bill after hundreds of protesters blocked trains at the Badlapur Railway station.

The demonstration, which began early in the morning, saw protestersincluding several womenblock railway tracks and halt local train services between Ambernath and Karjat stations from 10:10 am. The situation escalated as the protesters vandalized the school where the alleged abuse occurred and clashed with police at the railway station.

The Delhi High Court ruled that women could be prosecuted under the POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault on a child, not restricting the offence to men. The court clarified that the term 'person' in the Act's provisions includes both genders, aligning with the law's intent to protect children from sexual offences, regardless of the perpetrator's gender.