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It's becoming a trend to file FIRs alleging sexual harassment: Delhi High Court
Updated On: 13 March, 2021 12:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Offences under Sections 354, 354A, 354B, 354C, 354D IPC are serious offences, the court said, adding that such allegations have the effect of tarnishing the image of the person against whom such allegations are made.
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The Delhi High Court has noted that the time has come to initiate action against persons who file frivolous complaints on sexual harassment for ulterior purposes, noting that it is now becoming a trend to register FIRs alleging such offences.
Justice Subramonium Prasad made the observations on a petition seeking quashing of FIR in a matter where an alleged fight regarding parking escalated to levelling allegation of outraging modesty of women and sexual harassment. The matter was later settled orally.
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