The News National Bureau ;
Supreme Court agrees to examine plea filed by a woman staff member of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan, who had alleged sexual harassment by Governor CV Ananda Bose, challenging the immunity granted to the Governor under Article 361 of the Constitution.
Supreme Court seeks Attorney General’s assistance in the matter and issues notice in the plea filed by the woman staffer.
Article 32 Petition filed before SC by victim alleging molestation/sexual harassment by the Governor:
Statement of Sri Sanjay Basu, advocate for Ms Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, WB – “Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order issuing notice today in the petition filed by the victim seeking action against the Governor bellies the statements from the Raj Bhawan that this incident was politically motivated or one with an intent to malign the Governor’s reputation.
Incidents of Sexual harassment cannot be brushed under the carpet no matter the position and power one holds and the Hon’ble Supreme Court will lay down the contours in this regard.”
