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Today, On 28th August, Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has sought to quash sexual harassment charges made by wrestlers, appealing to the Delhi High Court to nullify the trial court proceedings, including the FIR and the charges framed against him. The trial court found sufficient evidence to charge Singh, who faces accusations from multiple women wrestlers. Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar also faces criminal intimidation charges.
Today, 20th May, A Delhi court postponed the decision on dropping the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP, to October 6. The case, brought by a minor female wrestler, was deferred after the victim retracted her statement. The judicial process reflects careful scrutiny, especially in cases involving minors.
Today(on 26th April), The Delhi court rejected BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea for further inquiry into sexual harassment allegations by female wrestlers. Decision on charges framing expected on May 7. Singh had claimed an alibi and requested an investigation, but the court’s decision highlights the importance of a fair legal process. The case’s outcome will have significant implications.
A Delhi court is set to deliver a decision on the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint filed against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a minor wrestler on May 20. The court seeks clarification, as the police recommended dismissing the case due to lack of evidence, even though the minor wrestler withdrew her complaint. The case has sparked discussions about justice in sexual harassment cases in the sports community.