Delhi CEO Booked for Alleged Sexual Harassment of 20-Year-Old Intern, Police Begin Investigation
Delhi Police has registered a criminal case against the chief executive officer of a Delhi-based digital marketing company after a 20-year-old woman intern accused him of repeated sexual harassment, inappropriate physical contact and intimidation during her internship.
According to the first information report (FIR) lodged at Saket Police Station on May 3, the complainant alleged that the incidents took place between November 2025 and April 2026 while she was working at the company as a social media intern through a university placement programme.
In her complaint, the woman stated that she joined the organisation on November 24, 2025, with hopes of gaining professional experience and building her career.
However, she alleged that shortly after joining, she began facing uncomfortable and inappropriate behaviour from the company’s CEO.
According to the FIR, the accused allegedly called her frequently at unusual hours and often made comments about her appearance that made her uncomfortable.
The complainant further alleged that the CEO would regularly summon her to his cabin even for minor work-related matters and behaved inappropriately during these interactions.
The woman claimed that on one occasion, the accused kissed her hand without consent. She also alleged that he hugged and kissed her after she confided in him about a personal issue, despite her discomfort.
The FIR states that after enduring the behaviour for several months, the complainant confronted the accused through a WhatsApp message on March 7 regarding his conduct.
Two days later, during a meeting inside his cabin, the CEO allegedly apologised but attempted to normalise his actions by describing them as part of “corporate Delhi culture”.
The complainant also alleged that the accused frequently used sexist language while addressing her during office hours and touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions.
According to the FIR, she further claimed that he threatened to ruin her career if she disclosed the incidents to anyone.
The woman told police that in April, she informed the company’s human resources department about her intention to resign from the internship.
However, she alleged that instead of being allowed to complete the programme, she was asked to leave immediately on April 15, before the completion of her four-month internship period.
She also stated that despite repeated requests, the company had not issued her internship completion certificate, which she said was important for her academic and professional record.
Based on her complaint, police registered an FIR under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 74 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage modesty), Section 75 (sexual harassment), Section 79 (words, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman), Section 351 (criminal intimidation) and Section 3(5) related to common intention.
Officials said the matter is currently under investigation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal confirmed the registration of the case and said police initiated legal proceedings after receiving the woman’s complaint.
“When the woman approached us with her complaint, the FIR was registered, and the investigation is ongoing,” Mittal said.
The company accused in the case did not respond to calls or emails seeking comment on the allegations.
The incident has once again brought attention to concerns around workplace safety, especially for young interns and employees entering professional environments for the first time.
It has also highlighted the importance of effective internal grievance mechanisms and stronger safeguards against workplace harassment.
