Overview

• Vanchiyoor Police have launched an investigation into allegations that senior advocate Beyline Das assaulted a junior woman lawyer in his office on May 13, 2025.
• The Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association has suspended Das’s membership following the incident, citing professional misconduct.
• The victim, who sustained facial injuries, was hospitalized after the alleged assault and has filed a police complaint.
• The Indian Association of Lawyers has called for Das’s expulsion, condemning his actions as a violation of professional and gender rights.
• Women’s groups and legal fraternity leaders, including Bar Association officials, have rallied in support of the victim, emphasizing the need for accountability and workplace safety in the legal profession.