High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Early Hearing in Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh
2 months ago

High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Early Hearing in Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on an application filed by BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh seeking early hearing in his petition for quashing of the FIR, chargesheet as well as framing of charges against him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. Singh has challenged the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings emanating from the case.

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BJP worker booked under Pocso for sexually harassing minor in Karnataka’s Mandya - Karnataka News
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP worker booked under Pocso for sexually harassing minor in Karnataka’s Mandya - Karnataka News

India Today  

A woman has filed a police complaint against her landlord and a local BJP worker in Karnataka’s Mandya accusing him of sexually harassing her 12-year-old daughter and employing threats to silence her family. The complainant accused Ramesh, a former Gram Panchayat President when he was affiliated with Congress, to have allegedly made inappropriate advances toward her child in her absence. …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post On 'X'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post On 'X'

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case against BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, accused under Sections 504/505/120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for allegedly misleading posts regarding workers belonging to the ruling party posted on his X account.It was alleged by the State that Vijayvargiya had shared a fake video of women being assaulted on his X handle and …

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik, an Olympic bronze medallist, has come forward with explosive allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Malik claims that Singh attempted to sexually harass her in 2012 during an Asian Junior Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She alleges that Singh summoned her to his hotel room under the pretext of speaking with her parents, …

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik claims that Babita Phogat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the one who motivated wrestlers to start the protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She said Phogat approached wrestlers with the idea of protesting against Singh because she had her own agenda, which was to become the WFI president.

Odisha Asks Colleges, Varsities To Form Panel For Addressing Sexual Harassment Complaints
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Asks Colleges, Varsities To Form Panel For Addressing Sexual Harassment Complaints

News 18  

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has directed all the private and government universities and colleges to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee to address sexual harassment complaints. In its letter to the registrars of all the universities and deemed universities, and principals of the degree colleges on Monday, the department noted that all the Higher Educational Institutions must provide a …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has adjourned the recording of the victim's statement in the high-profile sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until September 13. Several women wrestlers have come forward with serious accusations, leading to a formal legal challenge against the former WFI president. The case originated from a complaint …

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday admonished former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for filing a plea to quash the trial court's proceedings in a sexual harassment case after the charges were framed. Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh arrives to appear before the …

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Indian Express  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to provide immediate relief for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a petition filed by him challenging the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings in a case related to sexual harassment of several female wrestlers. Singh, who faces charges of sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation, …

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the ongoing trial before a local court in relation to the sexual harassment allegations against him levelled by women wrestlers. Mr. Singh has sought the quashing of legal proceedings, including the FIR and the trial court order that framed charges against him. A Delhi court …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
4 months ago

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Friday informed the court hearing the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that the security provided to the complainants had not been withdrawn, and there was some “miscommunication”. Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava, appearing for Delhi Police, informed the court of Additional Chief …

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police
4 months ago

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, in identical posts on social media platform X claimed on Thursday that Delhi Police have removed security cover of three female wrestlers, complainants in the sexual harassment case against ex-Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The trio of Phogat, Malik, and fellow grappler Bajrang Punia, …

Sexual harassment case against Sandeep Singh: Victim seeks details of SIT report
4 months ago

Sexual harassment case against Sandeep Singh: Victim seeks details of SIT report

Hindustan Times  

The junior coach who accused former Haryana sports minister and former captain of the Indian hockey team, Sandeep Singh, of sexual harassment has filed an application seeking details on the Sandeep Singh was booked for allegedly seeking sexual favours and molesting the junior coach, who had turned down his advance. The victim said she suspects the SIT report has been …

Over 400 Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Reported Annually Since 2018: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Over 400 Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Reported Annually Since 2018: Report

ABP News  

India has reported more than 400 cases of workplace sexual harassment annually since 2018, with an average of 445 cases each year, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau. In that year, Himachal Pradesh reported the highest number of workplace sexual harassment cases at 97, followed by Kerala with 83 cases, Maharashtra with 46, and Karnataka with 43. …

Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case

Hindustan Times  

A local court in Chandigarh on Monday framed charges against former Haryana minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sandeep Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case registered on the complaint of a junior woman coach. The court also dismissed the complainant’s plea to add section 376 in the case, he said, and fixed August 17 as the next date of …

BJP functionary booked for harassing female hotel manager
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP functionary booked for harassing female hotel manager

The Hindu  

The Coimbatore District Police have registered a case against a local functionary of the BJP on charges of harassing a female manager of a bar at Karumathampatti. The police said the case was registered against Ashok Kumar, who was a functionary of BJP’s government liaison wing, based on the complaint of the woman. According to the police, the woman works …

No financial settlement in sexual abuse cases: Delhi High Court
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No financial settlement in sexual abuse cases: Delhi High Court

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant stance against the commercialisation of justice, the Delhi High Court has declared that cases involving allegations of sexual violence cannot be terminated through financial settlements. This observation came as the High Court declined to quash an FIR registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, while deliberating on the case, …

Sexual harassment case: Chandigarh Police oppose Sandeep Singh’s discharge plea
6 months, 1 week ago

Sexual harassment case: Chandigarh Police oppose Sandeep Singh’s discharge plea

Hindustan Times  

The Chandigarh Police have opposed the discharge plea of Haryana minister Sandeep Singh in a sexual harassment case, suggesting instead that the minister be put to trial after framing of charges. Haryana minister Sandeep Singh allegedly tried to seek sexual gratification from a junior coach and outraged her modesty at his official residence on March 2, 2022, and July 1, …

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court
7 months ago

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court

News 18  

India’s scandal-hit ex-wrestling federation chief pleaded not guilty to sexual harassment of female athletes as his trial opened Tuesday. A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a lawmaker …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty, says 'not committed any mistake'
7 months ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty, says 'not committed any mistake'

India TV News  

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday appeared before Rouse Avenue court for the first time after sexual harassment and other charges were framed against him. He refused to accept the charges framed by the court in the case of sexual harassment of female wrestlers. Delhi court orders framing of charges against …

Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Another rape case against JD(S) MP
7 months, 1 week ago

Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Another rape case against JD(S) MP

The Hindu  

It has now come to light that the Special Investigation Team, probing alleged multiple instances of sexual abuse by Prajwal Revanna, has invoked Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code for rape against the “absconding” Hassan MP in the first FIR registered against him on April 28, a day after he flew out of the country to Germany. Two other …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 1 week ago

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’

Live Mint  

A Delhi court ordered the framing of sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday — drawing cheers from star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet against Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case in June last year. I welcome the decision of the …

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC
7 months, 1 week ago

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of sexual harassment and other charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case lodged by female wrestlers, observing there was "sufficient evidence" against him. Meanwhile, another Delhi court will likely pronounce its order on May 20 on whether to accept a …

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

While Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court ordered framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in the sexual harassment cases filed by five wrestlers, it acquitted him of allegations filed by the sixth complainant. In a significant moment in Indian wrestling, a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a …

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case

News 18  

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the sexual harassment case lodged against them by six women wrestlers against him. Protesting Wrestlers Welcomes Court’s Verdict Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed the Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges …

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed sexual harassment charges against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh with respect to five women wrestlers.“This court has found sufficient material on record to frame charges against accused no. 1 Brij Bhushan Saran Singh for the offences under Section 354 and 354A of the Indian Penal Code. A Delhi Court on …

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers
7 months, 1 week ago

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers

Live Mint  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court ordered the 'framing of charges' against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday in the sexual harassment case lodged against him by six women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, while ordering charges against the former WFI chief, said that there is sufficient material against Brij Bhushan …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
7 months, 1 week ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

The former president of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh will be charged with sexual harassment as a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing charges against him in the sexual harassment case by female wrestlers. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan charged with sexual harassment This winds up a long case which saw the wrestlers taking to the street against …

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10

The Hindu  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him on May 10. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass an order on May 7, adjourned …

Breaking: Delhi Court Defers Framing Of Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case By Women Wrestlers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking: Delhi Court Defers Framing Of Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case By Women Wrestlers

Live Law  

A Delhi Court today deferred order on framing of charges against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot of Rouse Avenue Courts said the order will now be pronounced on May 10 as there were some final changes to be made in …

‘Daughters have lost’: Wrestler Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan’s son's candidature
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Daughters have lost’: Wrestler Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan’s son's candidature

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to name Karan Bhushan Singh as the candidate from the Kaiserganj constituency in Uttar Pradesh, replacing his father and six-time MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has drawn sharp criticism from wrestlers who hit the streets against former Wrestling federation of India chief last year over the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers. “India’s …

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Friday rejected the application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party MP former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh seeking further probe into a sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot of the Rouse Avenue Court also fixed May 7 as the date to pronounce the order on …

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

India TV News  

In a significant development, a Delhi court on Friday dismissed BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation in the sexual harassment case. Rejecting the plea, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot scheduled May 7 for a decision on whether to formally charge Singh in the case. Chargesheet against Singh Delhi …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe

India Today  

While dismissing former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation of some aspects, a Delhi court on Friday decided to deliver on May 7 its order on framing of charges against Bhushan in the sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers. Singh's plea was opposed by the Delhi Police, which …

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order
8 months ago

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order

India Today  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Advocate Rajiv Mohan for Brij Bhushan also claimed the Delhi Police had not placed the CDR on record. The Delhi Police had filed its charge sheet against Brij Bhushan on June 15 last year …

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
8 months ago

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass order on Thursday, deferred …

Sexual harassment: Madras High Court reserves order on ex-DGP’s plea
8 months ago

Sexual harassment: Madras High Court reserves order on ex-DGP’s plea

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Justice M Dhandapani of Madras High Court on Wednesday reserved orders on the petitions filed by former DGP Rajesh Das seeking to exempt him from surrendering before the trial court and suspension of three years imprisonment in the case of sexually harassing a woman IPS officer. When the petitions came up for hearing, Additional Public Prosecutor R Muniapparaj, representing …

Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on framing of charges against BJP Member of Parliament and former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. Many renowned wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, had protested for months in New Delhi demanding the arrest …

Karnataka: FIR filed against BS Yediyurappa under POCSO for alleged sexual assault of minor, former CM reacts
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: FIR filed against BS Yediyurappa under POCSO for alleged sexual assault of minor, former CM reacts

India TV News  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, news agency ANI reported. A complaint was filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, accusing the former Chief Minister of sexual assault during a …

Women Who Misuse Law To Level False Rape Allegations Must Be Dealt With Strictly: Delhi Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women Who Misuse Law To Level False Rape Allegations Must Be Dealt With Strictly: Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has observed that women who misuse the law to falsely implicate any individual of rape should be dealt with strictly. Additional Sessions Judge Jagmohan Singh of Rohini Courts made the observation while acquitting three men in a gang rape and kidnapping case, observing that the prosecutrix's conduct was highly unnatural and belied her story. “In the considered …

Delhi court defers decision on Pocso case against Brij Bhushan Singh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court defers decision on Pocso case against Brij Bhushan Singh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Saturday deferred its decision on the case against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh in connection with a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of which the Delhi Police filed a cancellation report last year. On June 15, the police had filed a report before the court …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The arguments on the point of charge against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Singh in the female Wrestlers' sexual harassment case concluded at the city's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot heard extensive arguments by the complainant wrestlers, the Delhi Police, and the accused, also including suspended WFI …

It is a blight on Kalakshetra Foundation to have not addressed sexual harassment complaints promptly: Madras High Court
10 months ago

It is a blight on Kalakshetra Foundation to have not addressed sexual harassment complaints promptly: Madras High Court

The Hindu  

It is a blight on Kalakshetra Foundation to have not addressed effectively and promptly the allegations of sexual harassment of students, the Madras High Court has said. It ordered immediate consideration of recommendations made by an independent inquiry committee headed by former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge K. Kannan. The judge pointed out that the Chennai-based Kalakshetra Foundation, governed …

Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday sought to be discharged in the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers, claiming delay in reporting the alleged offence and contradiction in the statements of the complainants. The counsel appearing for Singh told a metropolitan court the incidents were alleged to have taken …

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on January 6 urged a court here to frame charges against BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The police opposed the contention of the accused that since some of the alleged incidents took place overseas, they do not fall in the jurisdiction of courts …

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge

Op India  

Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments afresh on the framing of charges against former WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case. Another incident was in New Delhi when the complainant went to meet the former WFI Chief, Brij Bhushan, at its office, the APP submitted. On November 28, complainant female wrestlers filed …

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement
1 year ago

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement

Hindustan Times  

Professional wrestler Sakshi Malik's retirement announcement and Bajranj Punia's decision to return his Padma Shri award has prompted reactions from several quarters across the country, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who on Friday condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for their alleged “apathy”. READ | Women wrestlers’ voice ignored by government, says Sakshi Malik’s mother “First, the moving announcement …

The stickiness of sexual harassment
1 year ago

The stickiness of sexual harassment

Hindustan Times  

To understand how little has changed for women fighting workplace sexual harassment consider how the year began, and how it is drawing to a close. January began with a wintery and unprecedented public protest by India’s most decorated wrestlers against alleged sexual harassment by their federation chief. Then, last week, a dramatic open letter by a junior woman judge asking …

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case
1 year ago

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on December 6 filed written arguments before a court here enunciating its stand on whether to frame charges against former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal supplied the copy of the arguments to the advocates appearing for the …

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