WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself The protesting wrestlers have been changing their demands, alleged the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers including a minor. Addressing a press conference in Gonda, Singh said, “When the wrestlers sat on a dharna at Jantar Mantar on 18 January, they had put forward some demands. He reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself. Replying to a question, the Kaiserganj MP said, “I have nothing to do with who is saying what against me and reacting to it is not going to be of any help.” On Tuesday, Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat went to Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar along with their supporters to immerse their medals in the Ganga.

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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.

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 …

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 …

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them

The Hindu  

Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the BJP on Saturday, saying that the saffron party takes a stand for those who do wrong and that the Congress raises its voice against the wrong. The statement came following claims made by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that the wrestler's protest was politically motivated by the Congress. On …

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, …

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 …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 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…’
7 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
7 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 …

Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

News 18  

A Delhi court on Friday ordered the framing of charges of sexual harassment, using force to outrage women’s modesty, and criminal intimidation against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the case of female wrestlers’ harassment. Recently, the court dismissed an application by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeking further examination of evidence concerning …

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case
7 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
7 months, 2 weeks 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, 4 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes
9 months, 4 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 …

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after the United World Wrestling lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia accused the WFI chief Sanjay Kumar Singh of conniving with the world body to get a decision in his favour. Brij Bhushan and Sanjay Singh have left no stone unturned to show that they are above the law,” …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Virendra Akhara, Chhara village, Bahadurgarh, Haryana amid controversy around the Wrestling Federation Of India. Priyanka Gandhi met wrestler Sakshi Malik Earlier, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Sakshi Malik at the wrestler's residence to express her solidarity with Malik who announced her retirement from wrestling in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as the …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’
1 year ago

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

The Hindu  

BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday summoned party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for a meeting in a bid to defuse the crisis that erupted as some leading wrestlers restarted their protest after people close to Singh took control of the Wrestling Federation of India. Wrestlers like Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and World Championship medallist Vinesh …

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief
1 year ago

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's top woman wrestler hung …

‘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 …

In Sakshi Malik’s tears, a message for Indian women
1 year ago

In Sakshi Malik’s tears, a message for Indian women

Hindustan Times  

It is mystifying why the Bharatiya Janata Party, which did not flinch or hesitate before setting aside stalwarts like Shivraj Singh Chouhan or Vasundhara Raje Scindia from office, would continue its association with a man like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Accused of sexual harassment on six different counts by women wrestlers, including stalking, molestation, and “repeated and continuing” harassment in …

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 …

OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES
1 year ago

OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES

India TV News  

A shocked nation watched on Thursday as two top Indian female wrestlers wept in front of the media and one of them, Sakshi Malik, Olympic bronze medalist, put her athletic shoes on the table to announce that she was quitting sports. As India’s medal-winning daughters wept in public, the main accused in the sexual harassment scandal, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

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 …

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court
1 year, 2 months ago

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday refuted sexual harassment allegations levelled against him, saying that they are “cosmetic” and “motivated”. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says the charges are “cosmetic” Read here: Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply Singh made the submission before a the …

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The outgoing chief of India’s …

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply
1 year, 2 months ago

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply

Hindustan Times  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, has exuded confidence about his political career when questioned about its future. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Parliament during the Special Session, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Delhi Women's Commission chief Swati Maliwal …

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court

News 18  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh harassed women wrestlers at every opportunity, Delhi Police told the Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday. Delhi Police, represented by an additional public prosecutor, Atul Srivastava said that there is sufficient evidence against Bhushan to frame charges in the sexual harassment case. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court was hearing arguments in an …

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court
1 year, 4 months ago

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court

Firstpost  

The metropolitan court had on July 20 granted bail to Singh and Tomar on a bond of Rs 25,000 each with certain conditions. Delhi police on Friday told a metropolitan court there was enough evidence to put outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial in a case of alleged sexual harassment of …

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