The Supreme Court on Thursday (7th Nov) quashed a Rajasthan High Court ruling that dismissed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and the victim’s family. The court emphasized that such cases cannot be dismissed merely due to a compromise, instructing that the FIR and proceedings must continue as per the law.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh’s plea to quash an FIR filed against him for sexual harassment following a Supreme Court intervention. Singh claims he was wrongfully accused and argues the investigation showed bias, with the next hearing set for January 13.
Today(on 4th September), The Kerala High Court has closed Ranjith Balakrishnan’s anticipatory bail plea, noting that the alleged sexual harassment offence under Section 354 IPC was bailable in 2009. Justice CS Dias highlighted that Section 354 became non-bailable only in 2013.
The Rouse Avenue court recorded the testimony of a female wrestler in the sexual harassment case against former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The victim’s testimony will continue on September 10. No media access was allowed, and security for the victim was confirmed. Additional accusations and court proceedings were also addressed.
On Thursday(22nd August), Renowned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat voiced serious concerns about the alleged withdrawal of security for women wrestlers set to testify in the sexual harassment case against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She highlighted the potential risks involved for these witnesses.
The Delhi court postponed Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s sexual harassment case due to the public prosecutor’s absence. Singh sought travel documents, but the hearing was deferred to July 11. The police opposed Singh’s request, citing it as a ploy for re-investigation, while Singh’s legal team argued the documents were vital for his defense.
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.
The Supreme Court ordered an interim stay on the arrest of former DGP Rajesh Das following his appeal seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrender. Das was convicted for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer during an election campaign. The decision was made after the Madras High Court dismissed his pleas.
Today, 7th May, A Delhi court set to decide on May 10 whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief Brij Bhushan Singh. The decision follows legal proceedings regarding alleged wrongdoing during Singh’s tenure. The outcome will determine the course of further legal action against him.
Tuesday: The Rouse Avenue court in New Delhi has become the focal point of a significant legal proceeding involving BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, as it prepares for a crucial clarification session on March 15 regarding the framing of charges in a sexual harassment case. Stemming from allegations made by six women wrestlers, the […]
