All India Radio (AIR) on Tuesday told Delhi High Court that there have been no instances of sexual harassment against female radio presenters as alleged in a PIL which has claimed that the authorities have failed to take any action despite several complaints by women radio jockeys (RJs). AIR respects and values the contribution of women serving the organisation either in permanent capacity or as casual artistes. In the present case, it is alleged that women casual presenters are harassed and their voice for justice remains unheard. The court was hearing a PIL filed by Meera Mishra against the alleged sexual harassment and exploitation of women radio presenters of AIR, the national public radio broadcaster. The PIL, filed through advocate Sugriva Dubey, has claimed that one of the RJs, who had filed a complaint of sexual harassment against a duty officer, had been removed from her job.

Source: dna September 27, 2016 17:15 UTC