Molestation charges framed by Delhi Court against former TERI director R K Pachauri

Molestation charges were framed against environmentalist and Former Director of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), R K Pachauri by the Saket Court, Delhi on Saturday as per reports.

Pachauri will be tried for the offences punishable under sections 354 (outraging modesty),354 A (making physical contact, unwelcome and sexually coloured remarks) and 509(teasing and using vulgar gesture and action) of the Indian Penal Code. Pachauri, who was present in the courtroom when the charges were framed, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.