Moral Policing

"No Short Skirts": Maharashtra College's Diktat Upsets Students

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

Students of a medical college in Maharashtra have launched a protest after authorities allegedly asked them to not wear short skirts and sit apart from men during events.

For Valentine's Day, Shashi Tharoor's Twitter Takedown Of Moral Police

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Thursday February 14, 2019

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor provoked criticism today with a Valentine Day tweet targeting "Sangh Parivar trolls" for moral policing. Those facing threats for being seen with their friends on Valentine's day can simply try another name, he suggests.

"Can't Wear Jeans In Temple": Actor Moushumi Chatterjee Caught Moral Policing

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday January 24, 2019

Moushumi Chatterjee, a veteran actor who recently joined the BJP, has caused a flap after preaching to a journalist at an event that she must not wear trousers and should "dress suitably".

Gujarat Cop's Advice For New Year's Includes A Word On What Not To Wear

Cities | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday December 28, 2018

Vadodara Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot's word of caution for residents of Vadodara on how to celebrate the New Year safely has provoked criticism on social media over charges of "moral policing".

Woman Attacked, Stripped For Selling Illegal Liquor In Assam

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

In an apparent incident of moral policing, a woman who allegedly sells illegal brew was attacked and stripped by villagers in Assam's Karimganj district, police said on Friday.

"Total Moral Policing": Court Raps Maharashtra On Closure Of Dance Bars

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2018

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government why it has not allowed a single dance bar to operate and wondered if there was total moral policing in the state.

"Seems Like Moral Policing": Top Court On Maharashtra Dance Bar Licences

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 9, 2018

The Supreme Court today asked the Maharashtra government why it has not allowed a single dance bar to operate and wondered if there was total moral policing in the state.

Photographer Clicks Pic Of Couple Kissing In Rain. He Was Thrashed, Fired

World News | Annie Gowen, The Washington Post | Saturday July 28, 2018

The photo - a dreamy scene of two lovers kissing in the monsoon rain - went viral in Bangladesh almost immediately after photojournalist Jibon Ahmed posted it on his Facebook page Monday.

Couple Beaten Up, Woman's Head Shaved In Assam's Nagaon

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 25, 2018

In another apparent case of moral policing, a couple was allegedly beaten up night-long and the woman's head shaved by villagers for having an illicit affair in Assam's Nagaon district, police said today.

Couple In Assam Dragged Off Bike, Beaten, Forced To Marry, Say Police

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Friday June 22, 2018

An unmarried couple was dragged off a motorcycle and thrashed by a mob, in what has been reported as the latest instance of moral policing in the state.

Assam Couple Attacked By Mob, Allegedly Forced To Get Married

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 22, 2018

In a case of moral policing, a mob waylaid an unmarried couple going on a motorcycle and assaulted them for travelling together, police said today. The incident went viral on social media following which two people have been arrested.

Deadpool 2 Will Be No Fun to Watch in India Thanks to the Censor Board

Akhil Arora | Friday May 11, 2018

India's censor board has taken a dim view of sex, violence, and profanity even in films meant only for adults, and that's bound to impact Deadpool 2, just like it did with the original.

After Couple Is Thrashed In Kolkata Metro Station, Police Register FIR

Kolkata News | Edited by Abhimanyu Bose (With inputs from PTI) | Saturday May 5, 2018

After a young couple was harassed on the Kolkata metro for "standing too close", the police has registered a suo motu FIR to probe the incident following mass protests and a petition that were triggered by the incident.

"Free Hugs" Offered Outside Metro Station After Kolkata Couple Thrashed In Train

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Wednesday May 2, 2018

After a young couple was harassed on the Kolkata Metro for allegedly "standing too close", the youth of the city today registered their protest against the moral policing by offering free hugs to people outside the Tollygunge Metro station. They sang love songs, showered smiles and hugged strangers to spread the message, "All we need is love, love ...

On Video, Woman Kicked, Punched In Meghalaya By A Group Of Men

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday April 16, 2018

A woman in a green kurta is seen lying on dusty ground, trying desperately to shield herself from punches and kicks from a group of angry men who stood in a circle about her. One of them, his sleeves rolled up, pulls her hair from behind and then kicks her in the groin as he shouts something at her. Then another man punches her on the face. Not onc...