Attempted Rape

Why Brinda Karat's outrage over Tejpal sexual assault is hypocritical

When Karat questions Shoma, one wonders why these arguments did not lead the CPM to file police complaints when scandals exposed the risks of sexual abuse that women, including the wife of a young comrade, faced within the party.

Tehelka: Shoma's problem is her journalism of outrage

if you indulge in journalism of outrage, ensure that your tracks are not open, and keep in mind that your posturing will hunt you back. And that it will be a terrible sight.

Why Tejpal may get away with his self-imposed six-month exile

Under the new law, the punishment that can be meted out is not deterrent enough unless the offence is made out to be culminating in rape.

Shoma Chaudhury's problem: She failed to do her job

Chaudhury's duty as the head of an organisation was not follow her beliefs but the letter of the law. And that's where she has failed.