The Delhi High Court has reassigned over 200 judicial officers, including Special Judge Chhavi Kapoor, who oversaw the Brij Bhushan Singh case. Kapoor will now serve at the Rouse Avenue Court, while Additional Sessions Judge Gomti Manocha will assume her duties. The transfers were effective immediately, with 70 new officers introduced.
Today, On 18th October, the Delhi High Court sought the Delhi government’s response to Brij Bhushan’s request for an early hearing to quash sexual harassment charges against him. Singh argued that the ongoing trial’s progression could cause him significant distress. The case is set for further hearing on December 16.
Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has filed for an early hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding his plea to dismiss sexual harassment proceedings initiated by female wrestlers. The upcoming hearing on October 18, 2024, emphasizes the urgency for a timely resolution amid ongoing allegations.
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court held that engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child constitutes sexual harassment of a minor. Justice A. Badharudeen made this observation while hearing a plea from a man seeking to quash charges against him under various sections of the IPC, the POCSO Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act. The court emphasized that such behavior amounts to sexual harassment, reinforcing the need for stringent action to protect minors from exposure to sexual acts.
The Karnataka High Court Today (Oct 4) stayed a single-judge order that had directed ANI Technologies, the parent company that owns and operates OLA Cabs, to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a woman who was sexually harassed by an OLA cab driver in 2018. On September 30, a single judge of the High Court had directed OLA to pay compensation to a woman passenger.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to respond to serious allegations in a PIL regarding corruption and abuse in state-run medical colleges, including exam tampering and sexual harassment. Petitioners demand a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged “threat culture” and requested record preservation for evidence.
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 10th September, Wrestler Bajrang Punia challenged his suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency, seeking relief from the Delhi High Court. The suspension, barring him from training or competing, is contested on grounds of violating his rights and lacking proper procedure. The court’s decision will impact Punia’s career and the broader Indian wrestling community.
Today, On 5th September, The Kerala High Court decided to form a five-judge special bench to address cases related to the Justice Hema Committee report on harassment and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, following a plea challenging the report’s release. The state government has announced a special investigation team to probe the allegations. This follows the aftermath of the 2017 actress assault case.
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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.