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I was groped by a bus driver whilst I was asleep.Apparently a single woman travelling alone equals easy prey and is "up for grabs", so to speak.I was travelling from Goa to Bangalore by Seabird Travels bus. I was alone, hence had booked a single sleeper seat. The last upper seat was the only one available, hence took that. Journey was more-or-less normal, nothing new there.In the morning the bus stopped at Majestic busstand where everyone was alighting. I wasn't aware that the bus had reached and was fast asleep. Suddenly I felt a pinch on my boob, I woke up with a jolt - wondering - what the fuck. The driver was there, he said "last stop madam". I was in a combined state of sleep & shock, picked up my bags & walked out, without saying anything. There was noone in the bus at that time (or maybe there was, I don't remember now). I got off took an auto home.Wrote in to both Seabird & redBus about the same (Had booked ticket through redBus app). Neither of them responded.It was overall traumatic - took me a few days to get over. I went over and over the events of that trip in my head - did me saying "Hello" to the driver make him think I was interested? Was it my fault for not wearing a padded bra? Why didn't I put an alarm to wake up before the bus reached? Why did I book a sleeper at all, why didn't I take a seater? Etc etc.Went to the police - no use, they beat up the guy a bit and dropped it at that. Spoke to redBus - no use again, they said "Operator has denied the refund as you have completed the journey". Like WTF! I never demanded a refund!Have created an online appeal to redBus asking them to help ensure transparency - provide bus staff's name, employee id, etc. Around 40k people have signed up, some newspapers etc have covered the same.I'd request you to read through it once and if you agree with my points, please sign the same. If you do not agree, write back to me and let me know your thoughts.Here's the link to the appeal: Appeal to redBus: Make travel safer for womenEdit - 18 May 2016:Hi all, I have had a busy few weeks however am back to pursuing this cause now.Thank you all for your support & for signing my petition, I’ve received more support than I had imagined. The petition now stands at 92,000 supporters which is a great number to go ahead withPolice Stuff:I did not pursue legal action against anyone - at the time I was in the police station they had me wait for a couple of hours whilst they tracked him down. They brought him in along with 2 other guys and asked me to identify - I pointed out the perp. They then proceeded to beat him up in front of me, and offered me a hockey stick to beat him myself. I’ve never been a fan of violence and I don’t know if I could do that, so I refused. He apologised to me, it was all very surreal. I couldn’t fully process what was happening and what I should do. The cops then asked me if I want to file a complaint against him, or if I want to drop the matter here. I don’t know the implications of lodging a complaint - whether it will have any effect, or what would be required from me etc hence I dropped it. I was asked to write a warning note to the driver saying he “misbehaved” with me, but specifically asked not to mention the words “sexual harassment”. I did so just to get this whole ordeal over with.> RedBus being / not being accountableSome people are of the opinion that redBus is not accountable as they are just an aggregator. So was Uber - they were just an aggregator themselves. All is well until one day it’s not. Who then takes responsibility? Who then reaches out when needed? They had a ridiculous customer support response which I brought to their notice. The actions I have asked them to implement are all in spirit of building transparency between passengers & operators. I haven’t asked them to de-list the operator or go and take action against them, I’ve merely asked for transparency in the system. This is something achievable I believe and if they take it seriously enough they can bring these in.Thanks again, shall keep you all updated via edits here.Edit: 2nd June 2016All Quorans, thanks again for your support. We’re at 129K supporters on The world’s platform for change as of this edit.I will be meeting with the RedBus Team tomorrow, they would like to go over the policies that are currently in place and what they want to bring in as well.I’ve picked up a few hundred comments from the Change.org website and I will pick up a few comments from here Quora as well, do share your comments and experiences so I can bring to their notice that this isn’t just a one-off thing.Drop me a message, comment here on this answer, I would really appreciate some more real life incidents from men / women who have faced the same problems but didn’t pursue any action.Edit: 5th July 2016Again, thank you all for all your comments & signing my petition. This update is a few weeks late, but #ftw, better late than never.I met with the redBus team last month, we had a fairly open discussion on all the points in my petition. The meeting spurned out of my visit to Goa, which is when I had to travel, and I opened up redBus (I love their easy no-frills no-ads UI) and I had absolutely no idea how to choose a bus. So I ended up going by flight, spending 5x more, and I wrote in to them asking about what’s the update. We were at I guess 1lakh+ signatures at this point.Their CEO was sympathetic and they do wish to help solve this problem we travellers face. They are actively working with bus operators to improve services, however they face many problems as its such an un-organized sector. They’ve released a blog post stating their plan of action: COMMITTED TO TRAVELLER SAFETY which I think is a good starting point.How do I feel after all this? Honestly, I feel its an empty victory. Yes, 1.5lakh people signed. Yes, redBus has agreed to some points. But as a person who lives and travels on the ground, the fact that I have no f’in idea which bus to book still remains. So until then it’s still gonna remain an open loop for me.My thoughts are, if Uber, can do so much with lakhs of cabs, and the auto-wallas are required to have an ID clearly displayed to all travellers, even the railways have a Tweet-your-Grievance service now, (Indian Railways! Who would have thought it!) what holds redBus back from doing the same with a few thousand buses? It’s a responsibility they have to adopt, because, if not them, then who?I hope to see them changes taking effect soon, and the ability to travel safely knowing that someone cares.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURTS IN ARIZONAGeneral Order 20-20, General Order 20-17, and General Order 20-15:All jury trials scheduled to commence before June 1 are postponed until further notice.Grand jury proceedings are suspended through June 1, and trial deadlines in criminal cases scheduled to begin before June 1are postponed until further notice.All other proceedings, except those deemed necessary by the Court, are postponed until further order. Necessary proceedings include: initial appearances, arraignments, preliminary and detention hearings, changes of plea, sentencings, and necessary revocation hearings.Judges may continue to hold hearings, conferences, bench trials, and other proceedings to the extent necessary, but the proceedings shall be telephonic or virtual when feasible. General Order 20-18 authorizes the use of video and telephone conferencing for various criminal case events.Non-case related activities are canceled until further notice, including naturalization ceremonies, attorney admission ceremonies, mock trials, CLE events, school tours, and all other non-case related gatherings.Customer service counters are closed until May 29, but employees in the Clerk’s Offices are available by phone.Mail and electronic filings will still be processed.In-person filings and criminal debt payments must be left in drop boxes near the courthouse entrances.ARIZONA STATE COURTSArizona State Courts resource center.Arizona State Bar resource center.The Arizona Supreme Court Clerk’s Office remains open but has implemented certain protocols to ensure safety. The protocols are available here.Administrative Order No. 2020-70:It is anticipated that Arizona courts will begin a phased-in approach to conducting in-person hearings and jury trials in late spring or early summer 2020, with a future order setting forth the protocol for the transition.In the meantime, the limitations on court operations and facilities are extended.All in-person proceedings in all Arizona appellate, superior, justice, and municipal courts are to be avoided to the greatest extent constitutionally possible until further notice.Empaneling of new petit juries is rescheduled through June 1.Empowers the presiding judge of every superior court to make or suspend local rules to address the public health emergency and to determine how in-person proceedings shall take place to limit in-person contact, follow social distancing guidelines, and liberally grant continuances and additional accommodations to parties, witnesses, attorneys, and juries.Suspends through June 1 any rule that impedes the court’s ability to use technology to limit in-person contact. For example, judges considering orders of protection may conduct ex parte hearings via telephone.Between March 18 and June 1, all time is excluded from the calculation of time under court rules and statutory provisions that require the court to hold proceedings within a specific time frame. Limited exceptions include certain criminal proceedings, domestic violence protective proceedings, child protection temporary custody proceedings, civil commitment hearings, emergency protection of vulnerable person proceedings, habeas corpus proceedings, juvenile detention hearings, election cases, and other proceedings to determine whether to grant emergency relief.Electronic and digital means of creating a verbatim record may be used notwithstanding a party’s request for a certified court reporter.Until June 1, the time to act under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure 50(b), 52(b), 59(b)(1), (c), (d), and 60(c) may be extended by 30 days upon a showing of good cause.Even if Arizona courts are forced to close entirely, they will strive to be available by telephone and email to the greatest extent possible and will accept documents by drop boxes for documents that cannot be e-filed.Administrative Order No. 2020-58:Extends the deadline for all Arizona attorneys to complete their necessary continuing legal education hours for the 2019–2020 year to December 30, 2020. The deadline to submit an attorney’s affidavit of compliance is similarly extended through December 30, 2020.MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTSGeneral information.Administrative Order No. 2020-60:Through May 1, Maricopa County justice courts will be closed for in-person proceedings, with limited exceptions. The justice courts will continue to hold telephonic hearings and process all types of cases. Contact information for the justice courts can be found here.Parties seeking eviction/forcible detainer, in cases of irreparable and immediate breach, may contact the assigned justice court to request an emergency telephonic hearing. See also the governor’s Executive Order 2020-14 delaying evictions.Debtors requesting a hearing on a writ of garnishment may file an emergency request for a hearing with the assigned justice court to request a telephonic hearing date.Individuals seeking an order of protection or an injunction against harassment may complete petitions through AZPOINT and may file petitions by calling the assigned justice court and providing the AZPOINT confirmation number. Contested hearings will be conducted as directed by further court order.Individuals seeking injunctions against workplace harassment may filed petitions with the justice court, and any contested hearings will be conducted by further court order.Administrative Order No. 2020-58:Suspends protocols for processing requests to defer payment of court fees and costs, and directs special commissioners to grant applications for deferrals between March 25 and May 1, with the understanding that the deferrals will be reviewed and may be modified at a later date.Administrative Order No. 2020-055:With limited exceptions, no in-person proceedings will occur in Maricopa County Superior Courts through April 30, 2020. Telephonic hearings will continue, and the court will be available to process all case types and non-appearance hearings.Physical access to all Maricopa County Superior Courts is restricted to the limited exceptions. Attendance is limited to parties, witnesses, victims, sheriffs’ deputies, detention officers, law enforcement officers, parents in juvenile delinquency matters, and lawyers who are participating in the hearing or event.Any person who has contracted, been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 must notify the assigned judicial division to appear telephonically or have the hearing rescheduled.Unless an in-person appearance is required by statute or the Arizona or United States Constitution, any proceedings may be converted to a telephonic or video appearance by any judicial office of the court.Parties seeking eviction/forcible detainer, in cases of irreparable and immediate breach, may contact the civil department at 602.506.1497 to request an emergency telephonic hearing and must provide notice to the defendant. See also the governor’s Executive Order 2020-14 delaying evictions.Debtors requesting a hearing on a writ of garnishment may file an emergency request for a hearing, a conformed copy of which must be emailed to [email protected] seeking an injunction against harassment may file a petition at the Law Library Resource Center located in the East Court Building at 101 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85003. Ex parte hearings will be conducted telephonically, and contested hearings will be conducted as directed by the court, which may be done telephonically or by video.Applications for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions will be reviewed and orders issued. The application and any supporting materials must be emailed to the assigned judicial division with a copy to [email protected]. Return and evidentiary hearings will be held telephonically or by video unless otherwise ordered.There is good cause to waive any personal appearance at a settlement conference.From April 1, 2020, through April 30, 2020 documents may be served by email to the email address of the party or, if represented, counsel for the party being served, and such service is deemed completed upon electronic transmission. The serving party shall use the email address the receiving party has identified in the caption.On a case-by-case basis, the presiding judge may designate additional proceedings as in-person proceedings.Juror selection in all Maricopa County courts has been halted through April 17.Jurors scheduled to first appear before April 1 are excused and deemed to have fulfilled their service.No new jury trials will be scheduled before March 31.Ongoing jury trials may continue at the discretion of the trial judge/commissioner.Nonessential functions are canceled, including field trips, court tours, law library workshops, volunteer events, and conferences.MODIFIED CLERK OF COURT OPERATIONSThere are restrictions for entry into the superior court. View them here.Filing options are listed here.Marriage license services will be available by appointment only until further notice.Passport services will not be provided until further notice.The public record computer terminals are no longer accessible to the public.The Law Library Resource Counter is limited to applicants seeking a protective order or injunction against harassment.Requests for updates on case statutes should be directed to the assigned judicial divisions rather than the Clerk of Court.News release of COVID-19 measuresMODIFIED CIVIL DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS (Updated April 1)Until April 30, no in-person proceeding will occur, with limited exceptions. The court will hold telephonic hearings and remain available to process all case types and non-appearance proceedings.No new juries will be empaneled through April 30.Judicial officers are to limit in-person proceedings. Requests to convert an in-person proceeding into a telephonic or virtual proceeding should be directed to individual judges.Judicial officers will continue to have access to electronically filed documents and will continue to review, consider, and rule on filings.Oral arguments will presumptively be conducted telephonically. Exceptions must be specifically arranged with the assigned judicial officer.Attendance at any in-person court event is limited to parties, witnesses, and lawyers participating in the event.Couriers will be able to drop off copies of filings in division boxes, but court personnel will not provide signature verifications.Court-appointed arbitrators are permitted to postpone proceedings for up to 120 days from the appointment, upon a showing of good cause. They also may conduct proceedings and hear testimony telephonically.Settlement conference deadlines scheduled to occur before April 17 will be extended.The Law Library Resource Center is restricted to individuals seeking protective orders and orders against harassment.Applications for temporary restraining orders/preliminary injunctions must be filed with the Clerk of Court. The pleadings, application, supporting materials, and proposed form of order must be emailed to the assigned judicial division and to [email protected]. Any return hearing or evidentiary hearing will be held by video or telephone unless otherwise ordered by the court.Parties seeking an eviction/forcible detainer may contact the civil department at 602.506.1497 to request a hearing date. Only eviction/forcible detainer applications alleging an immediate breach and irreparable harm will be heard before April 8. See also the governor’s Executive Order delaying evictions.Debtors may request a telephonic hearing date on a writ of garnishment by filing an “Emergency Request for Hearing” and delivering a conformed copy to the Civil Court Drop Box located at the Central Court Building at 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003.Judgment creditors seeking judgment against a garnishee or an order of continuing lien in a transcript of judgment case must deliver a garnishment packet to the Civil Court Drop Box located at the Central Court Building at 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003.Default judgment packets may be mailed to the assigned commissioner’s division. Hearings for excess proceeds and name changes will be vacated through April 30.[1]Sherman & Howard gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Extern Law Clerk Jake Rapp in preparing this memorandum.Footnotes[1] What You Should Know About How COVID-19 Is Affecting Courts In Arizona - Sherman & Howard

Hi Beena DesaiYour H-1B visa taking long time for approval.Here are some points, check these might be the reason that’s why your visa is taking long duration for approval.The reason is probably nothing personal. Nor is it likely to be the fault of your lawyer, who has little more control over the actions of the immigration authorities than you do (although an experienced lawyer can help you track the status of your application and make inquiries).Below we outline the most likely reasons that your case is taking a long time to resolve.1) The Office Handling Your Case Is Backed UpThe U.S. immigration authorities always seem to have more applications coming their way than they can possibly handle in a reasonable time. For the most part, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reviews applications on a first-come, first-served basis – although everyone must stand in line behind the employment-related petitioners who have paid extra for “premium processing.”2) You Are on a Waiting List for a Visa or Green CardIf you are in a category of visa or green card applicant that does not allow unlimited numbers to be given out each year, a certain amount of waiting will be built into the process.For example, if you are applying for a green card as the married child of a U.S. citizen, then you are in the third preference category of family-sponsored visas, and can expect to wait at least ten years before your priority date is current and a visa number is available to you. There is nothing you can do about this except to keep on eye on your progress and advise the National Visa Center (NVC) if your address changes.3) Your File Has Gotten Lost in the SystemIt would not be paranoia on your part to wonder whether your file has got lost somewhere in the recesses of a government building. This happens. It’s the reason we recommend making a complete copy of your entire application before sending it, and never sending original documents if a copy will satisfy USCIS’s needs.The possibility of loss is part of why it’s important to track your case through the system, as described above. But if your file got lost before even having a case number assigned to it, and so you never got a receipt notice even after many weeks or months, it will be harder to track. In that case, your best bet is to write a letter to the office that should have your file, explaining the situation and attaching a copy of the application you sent.4) Your Immigration-Related Mail Got Sent to the Wrong AddressHave you moved since filing the application with USCIS? If so, you hopefully advised the agency using Form AR-11 or its online "USCIS Online Change of Address" service. (It's legally required of all immigrants.)But sending USCIS a general change of address doesn’t always result in the agency advising the office that is actually handling your file. In most cases, you need to separately send letters with change of address notifications to every USCIS office that might be working on your case. If you suspect that your new address might have caused confusion, write that letter now, and explain that you are awaiting word on a particular application. Here again, it would be a good idea to attach a copy of the application.5) Your Security Check Is Taking a Long Time to ProcessAny immigration application that required you to have fingerprints taken will involve those prints being sent to the FBI for a check of your criminal and immigration record. This can add weeks or months to the process, particularly if you have a common name or an extensive record.6) You Haven’t Responded Adequately to a Request for Evidence (RFE)When USCIS cannot approve an application based on the materials you sent it, the agency may send you what’s called a Request for Evidence, or RFE. Gathering the evidence requested (even if you think it irrelevant your case, which it often is) and returning it in a timely manner is crucial. If you ignored the RFE or sent your evidence in late, or are not certain that the evidence you sent was sufficient, this is a likely cause of delay. See an attorney for help.so the above are the points which might taking long time for your Visa Approval.