Denemek ALTIN - Özgür

Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes

Hindustan Times West UP

|

December 20, 2024

A court in France, on Thursday, sentenced the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her and allowing other men to rape her while she was unconscious, in abuse that lasted nearly a decade.

- Associated Press

AVIGNON:

The sentence against Dominique Pelicot was the maximum possible under French law. He was declared guilty of all charges against him. At age 72, it could mean that he spends the rest of his life in prison. He won't be eligible to ask for early release until at least two-thirds of the sentence has been served.

The shocking case stunned France and spurred a national reckoning about the blight of rape culture.

Roger Arata, the lead judge of the court in the southern French city Avignon, told Pelicot to stand for the sentencing. After it was delivered, he sat back down and cried.

Hindustan Times West UP'den DAHA FAZLA HİKAYE

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Why Centre must rethink disability tax on soldiers

Tax on disability pensions hurts the dignity of the soldier. No soldier should have to negotiate or fight for rightful dues

time to read

4 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Red, green and royal gray

Is it cheating if you post fire emojis on your ex's Reel? Or if you sext ChatGPT? Or if you're dating but still on Bumble? Kaneez Surka and Kenny Sebastian decode love’s new non-negotiables

time to read

4 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Non-aggression pact with Iran works best for the US

Since late January, when the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in the Arabian Sea, Washington has maintained readiness for military operations targeting Iran.

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Lend me your years

Everyone’s into biohacking. But do red-light therapy, wearables and cold plunges extend life or make it messier?

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Engaging with the new Dhaka

The BNP’s sweeping win should mark the return of normalcy in Bangladesh — and a revival of friendly relations with India

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Poll won, BNP needs to rebuild politics in Dhaka

Thursday’s election in Bangladesh has been a consequential one for the country.

time to read

3 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Walking down the isle

Sri Lanka has few monuments or palaces. But it packs in the tourists. The secret is the locals' welcoming nature and top-class hospitality at hotels

time to read

4 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Second lead syndrome

What’s a romcom without an unhinged friend, a non-judgy flatmate, or a back-slapping bromance? These 10 romcom leads had the best hype-buddies. Happy Palentine’s Day

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

Emission rules may be delayed for 25-75 hp tractors

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India is in the advanced stages of finalising the next phase of emission norms for tractors and may delay the rollout of the stricter rules for models in the 25-75 horsepower (hp) range, following lobbying by manufacturers who have argued that tighter standards could raise compliance costs and make these machines more expensive for small farmers, two industry executives aware of the matter said.

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

Hindustan Times West UP

Hindustan Times West UP

This budget’s boring, and that’s a good thing

In a mature economy, budgets should focus on maintaining macro stability, financing public goods, and fine-tuning existing systems — not reinventing the economic model or making grand gestures every February

time to read

4 mins

February 13, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size