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Delhi-based CEO booked in FIR for alleged sexual harassment of 20-year-old intern
Delhi Police registered an FIR against a Delhi-based CEO for allegedly sexually harassing a 20-year-old woman intern between November 2025 and April 2026. The FIR was filed on May 3 at Saket Police Station, with allegations of inappropriate conduct including calls at odd hours and unwelcome touching. The investigation is ongoing and the company did not publicly respond.
Why It Matters
The case highlights workplace harassment protections and the accountability of corporate leadership; investigations into such allegations are ongoing.
Timeline
8 Events
HT reports FIR; company did not respond
May 8, 2026
HT reported that the FIR had been registered and the investigation is ongoing; the company did not respond to HT's mail or calls.
FIR registered at Saket Police Station
May 3, 2026
Delhi Police registered an FIR at Saket Police Station against the CEO under sections 74, 75, 79, 351 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Asked to leave immediately; internship ends early
April 15, 2026
The HR department asked her to leave immediately on April 15, 2026, before completing the four-month internship.
Inform HR about leaving internship
April 2026
The complainant informed the HR department in April that she intended to leave the internship.
Alleged apology in cabin; referred to as corporate Delhi culture
March 9, 2026
Two days after the confrontation, during a meeting in his cabin, the accused allegedly apologised for his behaviour but termed it corporate Delhi culture.
WhatsApp confrontation over conduct
March 7, 2026
The complainant confronted the CEO via WhatsApp about his conduct on March 7, 2026.
Intern joins company as social media intern
November 24, 2025
The complainant joined the Delhi-based company as a social media intern on November 24, 2025 through a university placement programme.
Harassment reportedly began
November 2025
The complainant alleges she soon faced inappropriate behaviour from the CEO, including frequently being called at odd hours and remarks about her appearance.