Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers
10 months, 2 weeks 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 Sharan Singh to proceed with the sexual harassment allegations involving five women wrestlers. The Delhi Court also ordered the framing of charges against ex-WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar under Section 506 of IPC in the case filed by the women wrestlers. Reacting to the Delhi court's order of framing of charges against him, the BJP MP said, “Prima facie the court has framed the charges today.

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Delhi Court Upholds Non-Framing Of Attempt To Rape Charge Against Accused Who Allegedly Pushed Woman's Breasts, Tried To Untie Her 'Salwar' Knot
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi Court Upholds Non-Framing Of Attempt To Rape Charge Against Accused Who Allegedly Pushed Woman's Breasts, Tried To Untie Her 'Salwar' Knot

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently upheld an order of the Metropolitan Magistrate which refused to frame a Rape/attempt to rape charges against a man who has been accused of forcibly entering into the complainant's house, assaulting her, as well as pushing her breasts, besides trying to open her salwar's knot and “trying to rape her”. However, such bald allegation, in the …

NCW Demands Arrest Of Pastor Bajinder Singh In Sexual Harassment Case
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NCW Demands Arrest Of Pastor Bajinder Singh In Sexual Harassment Case

ABP News  

In the latest development, National Commission For Women has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports on Pastor Bajinder Singh, booked for sexual harassment in Jalandhar district, Punjab. In a tweet on X NCW posted, "Under the direction of Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, NCW has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports on Pastor Bajinder Singh, booked for sexual harassment in …

Kapurthala: 3-member SIT to probe charges against pastor Bajinder
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kapurthala: 3-member SIT to probe charges against pastor Bajinder

Hindustan Times  

Kapurthala : The Kapurthala police on Monday constituted a special investigation team to probe charges of sexual harassment and stalking against pastor Bajinder Singh. The Kapurthala police on Monday constituted a special investigation team to probe charges of sexual harassment and stalking against pastor Bajinder Singh. Based on a complaint by a 22-year-old woman, Kapurthala police registered an FIR on …

Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: Delhi court records witness statement
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: Delhi court records witness statement

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Monday recorded the statement of the kin of one of the women wrestlers who accused ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh of sexual harassment. Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: Delhi court records witness statement Additional chief metropolitan magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasiya recorded the statement of the witness, the wrestler's husband, during the in-chamber proceeding. On May …

Delhi HC upholds conviction in 2015 harassment case, cites public safety issues
4 weeks ago

Delhi HC upholds conviction in 2015 harassment case, cites public safety issues

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, in a verdict delivered on Friday, highlighted the persistent safety challenges faced by women in public spaces, including public transport, despite decades of independence and the existence of stringent laws intended to protect women. The accused was convicted and sentenced by Metropolitan magistrate in November 2019 and the same was upheld by additional sessions …

Three former police personnel convicted for assaulting woman with intent to outrage her modesty
1 month ago

Three former police personnel convicted for assaulting woman with intent to outrage her modesty

The Hindu  

The Principal Sub Court in Dindigul on Tuesday convicted three former police personnel for offences, including assault of a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, in 2001 in the district. Principal Sub Judge V. Deepa convicted the former police personnel: the then Inspector of Police Rangasamy and the then Head Constables Veera Thevar and Chinna Thevar for the …

Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against Swati Maliwal for revealing identity of 14-year-old rape victim
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against Swati Maliwal for revealing identity of 14-year-old rape victim

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The FIR was initially registered by the Delhi Police under Section 228A of the Indian Penal Code in July 2016. The Delhi high court has refused to quash the FIR against former Delhi Commission for Women and Aam Aadmi Party parliamentarian Swati Maliwal for allegedly revealing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim to the media. A bench …

Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against Maliwal for revealing minor rape victim's identity
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against Maliwal for revealing minor rape victim's identity

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR against A MP Swati Maliwal for allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries. Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against Maliwal for revealing minor rape victim's identity Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said Maliwal's claim that she was protected from prosecution as her …

Commenting on woman’s ‘body structure’ amounts to sexual harassment: Kerala High Court
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Commenting on woman’s ‘body structure’ amounts to sexual harassment: Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has held that a comment on a woman's "body structure" is a sexually coloured remark which would constitute penal offence of sexual harassment. The ruling by Justice A. Badharudeen came while dismissing a former Kerala State Electricity Board employee's plea to quash the sexual harassment case against him filed by a woman staffer of the same …

Calling A Woman's Body Structure "Fine" Prima Facie Sexual Harassment: Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash FIR
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Calling A Woman's Body Structure "Fine" Prima Facie Sexual Harassment: Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash FIR

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday observed that a man making comments about a woman's body structure calling it “fine” prima facie amounts to a sexually coloured remark. Justice A Badharudeen thus refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against the Petitioner for offences including Section 354A, 509 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 120 of the Kerala Police …

Comment on woman's body shape also sexual harassment rules Kerala High Court
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Comment on woman's body shape also sexual harassment rules Kerala High Court

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a comment on a woman’s “body structure” qualifies as a sexually coloured remark and constitutes the penal offence of sexual harassment. Justice A Badharudeen delivered the judgment while rejecting a plea by a former Kerala State Electricity Board employee to quash a sexual harassment case filed against him by a woman colleague. Seeking …

‘Single instance of following a girl is not stalking’: Bombay high court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Single instance of following a girl is not stalking’: Bombay high court

Hindustan Times  

In a key ruling, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court said that a single instance of following a girl does not constitute stalking under Section 354-D of the Indian Penal Code, which was not replaced by the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita when the case that the court was hearing was filed. The Bombay high court recently clarified that a …

Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?
3 months, 1 week ago

Hema Committee aftermath: Milords, shouldn't bail for celebs in this manner be avoided?

New Indian Express  

Last week, a single-judge Bench of the Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker and actor Balachandra Menon in an alleged sexual assault case dating back to 2007. While granting anticipatory bail to Menon, Justice Kunhikrishnan noted that the complaint had been registered by the victim 17 years after the alleged incident and that such a delay tarnished …

Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Citing Misuse Of Section 376 IPC, Says It's Used As Weapon By Some To Unnecessarily Harass Males
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Citing Misuse Of Section 376 IPC, Says It's Used As Weapon By Some To Unnecessarily Harass Males

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently quashed a rape FIR against a man citing misuse of Section 376 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, observing that it was a classic example of how an innocent person had faced undue hardships due to misuse of the penal provision.“It is true that the provision under which the FIR has been lodged is one …

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Advocate Sentenced To 4 Yrs Imprisonment For 'Stalking' Woman Judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Advocate Sentenced To 4 Yrs Imprisonment For 'Stalking' Woman Judge

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to a practising advocate from Hamirpur district, who had been convicted earlier this year by a trial court and sentenced to four years in prison for 'stalking' a woman judge and making inappropriate comments about her. Seeking bail during the pendency of his revision plea, the accused moved the HC, wherein his counsel …

FIR lodged against Shah Rukh Khan's co-star Sharad Kapoor of 'Josh' fame for sexual harassment, outraging the modesty of a woman
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

FIR lodged against Shah Rukh Khan's co-star Sharad Kapoor of 'Josh' fame for sexual harassment, outraging the modesty of a woman

Firstpost  

Elaborating on the incident, the victim alleged that the actor had called her to his house, during which he tried to misbehave with her, and also forcibly touched her inappropriately A case has been registered against actor Sharad Kapoor, who is known for ‘Josh’, ‘LOC Kargil’, ‘Lakshya’ and others, for alleged misbehaviour and inappropriately touching a woman. Elaborating on the …

Karnataka Congress Expels Leader Over Sexual Harassment Case
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Expels Leader Over Sexual Harassment Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress leader B. Gurappa Naidu, who has been booked for alleged sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman, was on Saturday expelled from the primary membership of the party for a period of six years. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, disciplinary action committee Chairman K Rahaman Khan announced Naidu's expulsion from the party through a press …

Rape case against cricketer's relative in Gujarat on ex-fiance's complaint
4 months ago

Rape case against cricketer's relative in Gujarat on ex-fiance's complaint

India Today  

A rape case has been filed against a cricketer's relative in Gujarat's Rajkot following a complaint by his ex-fiance, who accused him of engaging in sexual relations with her during their engagement and later calling off the marriage. Senior police officer Jagdish Bangarwa confirmed the registration of an FIR for rape against Jeet Pabari but stated that an arrest cannot …

Karnataka HC denies anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna in sexual harassment case
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4 months ago

Karnataka HC denies anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna in sexual harassment case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former JD MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault, in connection with a fourth case registered against him. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead …

Karnataka HC denies anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna in sexual harassment case
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4 months ago

Karnataka HC denies anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna in sexual harassment case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former JD MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault, in connection with a fourth case registered against him. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya Over Allegedly Misleading Post On 'X'
4 months, 3 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 Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her
5 months, 1 week 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.

High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Early Hearing in Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Actor Jayasoorya Moves Kerala High Court For Anticipatory Bail Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Jayasoorya Moves Kerala High Court For Anticipatory Bail Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Live Law  

Prominent Malayalam film actor Jayasroorya has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with sexual abuse allegations made against him after publication of the Justice Hema Committee Report. The actor has denied all the allegations, claiming that shooting of the film alleged by the complainant was completed in the year 2011 itself. It is alleged that the …

BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila gets bail in sexual harassment case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila gets bail in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

Puttila Parivara founder and BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila obtained bail from a Magistrate Court in Puttur on Monday, September 2, in connection with a case of sexual harassment registered against him by the Dakshina Kannada Women Police in Puttur on Sunday, September 1. Acting on the complaint of a 47-year-old woman, now residing in Puttur, the Women Police registered …

HC directs State to address issue of protection of sportswomen from sexual harassment
6 months, 4 weeks ago

HC directs State to address issue of protection of sportswomen from sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to address the issue of protection of women participants in sports from sexual harassment, within six months. In the interest of justice and also to achieve social justice, the court has issued direction to the State government to provide accommodation at the State cost for either …

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

Karnataka: Chargesheet filed against Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault and rape case
7 months ago

Karnataka: Chargesheet filed against Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault and rape case

India TV News  

Karnataka news: The Special Investigation Team of the Criminal Investigation Department has filed a chargesheet against the former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna for rape and his father and MLA HD Revanna for sexual harassment. Chargesheet filed against Revanna The chargesheet is 2,144 pages against former JD MP Prajwal Revanna in the sexual assault case. Ahead of the second phase …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
7 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
7 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, …

Shocked that someone was assaulted at Delhi CM’s house: Supreme Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocked that someone was assaulted at Delhi CM’s house: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the conduct of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s political aide Bibhav Kumar in a case of alleged assault of Rajya Sabbha member Swati Maliwal and said it was shocked by the manner in which the incident took place at the chief minister’s residence, even as it issued notice on Kumar’s bail plea and listed …

Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case
7 months, 4 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 …

Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint
8 months ago

Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has directed the Delhi Police to take legal action against a woman for registering a false rape case, saying the special privileges given to women should not be used as "sword" to settle personal scores. Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint Additional Sessions Judge Shefali Barnala Tandon also …

Asking Name, Address Of Unknown Woman Inappropriate But Prima Facie Not Sexual Harassment: Gujarat High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Asking Name, Address Of Unknown Woman Inappropriate But Prima Facie Not Sexual Harassment: Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has observed that asking an unknown woman her name, address, and mobile number may be inappropriate but does not prima facie constitute sexual harassment under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code. This observation was made by Justice Nirzar Desai in a case involving a man from Gandhinagar, Samir Roy, who was booked under Section 354A …

BJP functionary booked for harassing female hotel manager
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 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, …

Delhi HC to rule on K Kavitha's bail plea in Excise Case on July 1
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC to rule on K Kavitha's bail plea in Excise Case on July 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass judgment on bail petitions moved by Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha in CBI and ED cases related to the Excise Policy case on July 1, 2024. An accused can anonymously remove the money trail using the technology available today, making the investigation and trial infructuous.The Delhi High Court had …

Sexual harassment case: Chandigarh Police oppose Sandeep Singh’s discharge plea
9 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Delhi Court Denies Bail To Accused Bibhav Kumar
10 months ago

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Delhi Court Denies Bail To Accused Bibhav Kumar

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday dismissed the plea plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bhibhav Kumar the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case.Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Anuj Tyagi of Tis Hazari Courts rejected Kumar's plea and denied bail to him. A Delhi Court on Monday dismissed the plea plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bhibhav Kumar the alleged Swati …

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court
10 months, 1 week 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'
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Supreme Court Quashes Conviction For Stalking Due To Marriage Between Convict & Complainant
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Quashes Conviction For Stalking Due To Marriage Between Convict & Complainant

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently quashed the conviction of a man for the offence of stalking and criminal intimidation of the Indian Penal Code after noting that the convict and the complainant married each other during the pendency of the appeal before the Supreme Court.The appellant was tried for the offences of sexual harassment,. The Supreme Court recently quashed the conviction …

Swati Maliwal assault case: 'Why is Arvind Kejriwal still roaming with Bibhav Kumar?', questions Himanta Sarma
10 months, 1 week ago

Swati Maliwal assault case: 'Why is Arvind Kejriwal still roaming with Bibhav Kumar?', questions Himanta Sarma

India TV News  

Swati Maliwal assault case: Launching a scathing attack on the Delhi Chief Minister over AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's alleged assault, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asked, "Why is Kejriwal still roaming with Bibhav Kumar and not taking action against him? Earlier on May 16, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala claimed that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was shielding his …

Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Another rape case against JD(S) MP
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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…’
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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