The accused in police custody.
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to five days in jail by a Hyderabad court for misbehaving with a woman, abusing her and creating a public nuisance within the limits of Malakpet police station.
The accused, identified as N. Sudheer Kumar, a resident of Shalivahan Nagar in Moosarambagh, was booked by the police after he was found causing nuisance in public and behaving inappropriately with a woman.
According to the police, an e-petty case was registered against him under Section 70-C of the City Police Act. The accused was produced before the 7th Special Judicial Magistrate, M. Bhaskar, on Tuesday. After examining the evidence submitted by the police, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to five days’ imprisonment.
The police said they will follow a zero-tolerance approach towards harassment and misconduct against women and warned that strict legal action would be taken against those disturbing public peace and safety.
Published – May 26, 2026 07:13 pm IST
