Mumbai Sessions Court Convicts 64-Year-Old Man For Sexually Harassing Woman Traffic Constable, Awards 6-Month Jail Term
Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The sessions court has convicted a 64-year-old, Saroj alias Suraj Duryodhan, for sexually harassing a traffic constable while she was on duty at a traffic signal at Maitri Park junction in 2018. The court has sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment. The man was booked on the complaint of a woman police constable on September 21, 2018. She claimed that she was on…
On September 22, 2026, the Mumbai sessions court convicted a 64-year-old man, Saroj alias Suraj Duryodhan, for sexually harassing a traffic constable in 2018. The court sentenced him to six months in prison. The incident occurred at Maitri Park junction when Constable Harassed While On Duty Harassed While On Duty on duty while regulating traffic from 3:30 pm.
The accused, Saroj, approached her around 8:30 pm and began making sexual comments and misbehaving with her. Constable Harassed While On Duty Constable Harassed While On Duty reported the incident to the police control room, and officers from the Govandi police station apprehended Saroj. The court convicted the accused based on the testimony of the woman constable.
The court found the constable's testimony to be trustworthy and convicted the man, emphasizing that the safety and security of public servants, especially women police constables, are crucial for their ability to perform their duties without fear. The court also noted that the accused's actions undermined the rule of law.
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