Nashik Court Rejects Nida Khans Anticipatory Bail in TCS Case

A Nashik sessions court rejected the anticipatory bail application of Nida Khan on May 2, denying pre-arrest protection to the absconding accused in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and coercion into religious practices at Tata Consultancy Services' Nashik BPO unit.

Additional Sessions Judge K.D. Joshi ruled that custodial interrogation was necessary due to the seriousness of the allegations and Khan's attributed role. The order, made available on Monday, described the investigation as multidimensional and multilayered. It cited evidence showing Khan's involvement in pressuring a complainant to adopt Islamic practices, including providing a burqa and a book about Prophet Muhammad, teaching namaz and daily religious observances, and attempting to change the victim's name with plans to send her to Malaysia. The judge noted that Khan assisted other accused, including Danish Shaikh and Tausif Attar, in these efforts, which included sharing objectionable stories about Hindu deities to hurt religious sentiments.

Nashik police registered nine FIRs between March 26 and April 3 against eight TCS employees, including allegations of sexual harassment of nine victims and...