Women told to report harassments

Jogipet: Civil judge Swathi Reddy on Friday called for widespread awareness about laws among the public, especially girls. She was addressing a legal awareness meet held at the government school in Posanipet village on Friday. Sexual or dowry harassment merits stringent punished as per the law, she said and explained the relevant provisions. 

“Those who cannot afford court fees can approach the court directly. The court will take care of their cases,” she informed. President of Bar Association P Sangameshwar, advocates Lingam, Bhaskar, Lingamaiah and HM of the school Devidas along with teachers participated in this programme.