A Nashik court on Friday rejected bail pleas of five people arrested in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case. The accused—Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi, Asif Ansari and Ashwini Chainani—had arguments heard between May 11 and 13, after which the court reserved and later declined bail. The defence said arrests were illegal, while the prosecution cited Supreme Court custody guidelines. The SIT is probing nine molestation and harassment cases at TCS’s Nashik unit.
The National Commission for Women says it found widespread sexual harassment and bullying at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik workplace, along with serious non compliance with safety norms. Employees reported fear and abusive behavior, including allegations of religious insults, while CCTV cameras were reportedly not working. TCS has launched its own probe and disputes parts of the NCW findings.
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Nida Khan, accused in a Nashik case alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion, has been remanded to judicial custody after being arrested on May 7. The police allege exploitation and attempts at forceful conversion, with multiple FIRs under investigation. Khan, who is pregnant, was denied anticipatory bail earlier as the case moves through the legal process.
A POCSO case has been filed against Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, alleging sexual harassment of a minor girl. Bhageerath denies the allegations and instead claims the girl and her parents attempted extortion and criminal intimidation. Police are investigating the timeline of a reported relationship lasting seven to eight months as the case proceeds.
Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and forced conversion case linked to TCS Nashik, has been remanded to police custody until May 11. A TCS employee, she was arrested after reportedly being on the run. Earlier, the court rejected her anticipatory bail, alleging a systematic brainwashing plan behind the coercion.
An AIMIM corporator, Matin Patel, has been arrested for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, a key accused in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case linked to TCS. Nashik police said Patel’s sustained questioning helped track Khan and her family, who were later apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The FIR alleges exploitation and forced religious practices against female employees.
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Nashik Police arrested Nida Khan, the prime accused in an alleged forced religious conversion case tied to a sexual harassment complaint involving employees associated with TCS. After about a month evading arrest, she was found hiding in a relative’s apartment in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police said the action followed a carefully planned covert operation across multiple cities.
A fresh set of bombshell allegations has surfaced in the sexual harassment case involving JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini. The lawsuit claims she coerced a married junior employee into a “sex slave” situation, including drugging, intimidation, and forcing “non-consensual” sexual acts—pushing the dispute into new, more alarming territory in the Chirayu Rana matter.
A JPMorgan Chase executive, Lorna Hajdini, is named in a refiled harassment lawsuit alleging sexual advances, career-threatening conduct, and racially charged remarks toward a former employee of South Asian descent. The plaintiff claims the executive used discriminatory language and made threatening comments. JPMorgan says its prior investigation found no merit, while Hajdini’s lawyers deny the allegations.
Four TCS employees have been sent to judicial custody in Nashik until May 18 after allegations of religious conversion and sexually harassing female colleagues. A Special Investigation Team arrested them under specific provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. TCS has suspended the employees and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on workplace harassment.
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Olympian Vinesh Phogat has made a major disclosure in the sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying she is among the six complainants who filed a complaint. The wrestler’s revelation adds weight to the allegations and keeps focus on what victims reported and when, as the case continues to draw national attention.
A Nashik court refused anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee, amid allegations of sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion. The order, reported by PTI, means Khan will not be shielded from arrest at this stage. The case will now proceed through the legal process as accusations remain under investigation.
A former JPMorgan employee, Chirayu Rana, accused high-ranking executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual harassment, alleging he was drugged and threatened. But an internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. Rana’s lawsuit was filed under a pseudonym, and the claims resurfaced after the probe, with reports also pointing to a failed attempt to secure payment.
A woman from Hyderabad has gone viral after describing an alleged sexual misconduct incident during her early morning run around 6:15 am. She says the space was crowded and that a man allegedly masturbated in front of her despite her choosing post-sunrise timing to feel safer. The account has sparked renewed calls for stronger public safety and action against harassment.
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A fresh remand plea in the Nashik TCS case alleges four employees sexually harassed a male colleague and forcibly tried to convert him. Police say the accused compelled him to wear a Muslim skull cap, perform Namaz, and even eat non-vegetarian food, along with alleged threats. Custody is sought to continue investigating the alleged religious coercion.
An investigation into allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT company indicates seven male accused allegedly acted in a coordinated, organised manner to target female colleagues, according to a senior officer. The case raises questions about workplace safety and how perpetrators may have planned and carried out alleged misconduct.
Tata Consultancy Services says its COO Aarthi Subramanian will head an internal investigation into allegations of mental and sexual harassment by senior colleagues at its Nashik unit. Eight employees claim HR failed to act. Police have arrested seven people, including an HR manager, prompting scrutiny of how large IT firms manage workplace safety in smaller cities.
Tata Consultancy Services is under scrutiny following serious allegations at its Nashik facility, including sexual harassment and claims of workplace coercion. The case also reportedly involves pressure linked to religious conversion, raising questions about conduct and internal controls at the unit. Authorities are examining the details as the controversy continues to unfold.
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A Nashik court denied interim protection to Nida Khan, accused in an alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case tied to the Tata Consultancy Services Nashik office. The court deferred the hearing on her anticipatory bail plea to April 27, leaving her without immediate legal cover while the case proceeds.
Two men arrested in a Nashik Tata Consultancy Services unit were sent to fresh police custody in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. Seven employees have been arrested so far, while a special investigation team is probing complaints from eight women. Tata Sons’ chairman called the allegations concerning, as the National Commission for Women also investigates.
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