MINOR WRESTLER
Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty to charges of sexual harassment
Delhi court frames charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging modesty against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. Singh pleads not guilty. Court proceedings involve female wrestlers overseen by ACMM. BJP denies Singh Kaiserganj ticket, fields son Karan Bhushan Singh.
Delhi court to pass order on police's closure report on minor wrestler's complaint on July 27
Delhi court to decide on report seeking cancellation of sexual harassment complaint against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by minor wrestler, accused by multiple female wrestlers. Order on July 27 by Judge Chhavi Kapoor, involving Delhi Police report and clarifications.
End of BJP has come: Akhilesh Yadav renews PDA pitch
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said it has come to the fore in a survey that 90 per cent of the backward people, Dalits and minorities will vote unitedly for the PDA due to which the BJP's equation and previous formulas have failed this time. Yadav also said that the BJP has lagged far behind in the selection of candidates and it was not getting the candidates at all as no one wants to fight to lose.
From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline
Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan loyalist has been elected as new WFI chief with his panel comfortably winning most of the posts. Earlier, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, along with other protesters, were booked for rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty, while they attempted to march towards the new Parliament, which was being inaugurated by PM.
Delhi court reserves order on Delhi Police closure report on minor wrestler's complaint against Brij Bhushan
On October 6, a Delhi court will rule on whether to accept the Delhi Police's closure report in the sexual harassment case brought by a minor wrestler against former WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi Kapoor, who was scheduled to pass the order on Wednesday, adjourned the matter saying the order was not ready.
Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Court to hear argument on charges from Aug 9 to 11
A Delhi court has set August 9 to hear arguments in a sexual harassment case brought by a number of wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh along with the federation's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar Singh. Both men were granted regular bail recently and have conditions attached, including not to leave the country without the court's permission.
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Sexual harassment case against WFI chief: Minor wrestler not opposed to police closure report, court told
A minor wrestler who had accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, did not contest Delhi Police's closure report in court. The alleged victim and her father recorded their statement before Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi Kapoor, stating that they were satisfied with the police investigation and had no opposition to the police report in the case.
Modi govt facing test from India's daughters: Congress on sexual harassment charge against Brij Bhushan Singh
The Indian National Congress party has condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" over the sexual harassment allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Congress called on Modi to expel Singh from the party and work to prosecute him. Fifteen out of 108 people spoken to during the investigation confirmed the allegations against Singh, the party added.
Wrestlers case: Delhi Court summons BJP's Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinod Tomar
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday issued summons to BJP MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar after taking cognisance of the chargesheet in the case of sexual harassment allegations by wrestlers.
Delhi court to pass order on cognisance of charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on July 1
A Delhi court has postponed the decision until July 1 on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The city police had filed a charge sheet in the case against Singh on 15 June for the alleged offences of sexual harassment and stalking.
"There is lot of pressure on minor's family," claims Sakshi Malik after chargesheet filed against Brij Bhusan
"He (Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh) has been named in the chargesheet submitted by police yesterday. In the minor's case, it is clear that there is a lot of pressure on the family. We will decide on the further course of action after our remaining demands are met by the government," Sakshi Malik said.
Protesting wrestlers tight-lipped about future of suspended stir
The police, in its chargesheet recommended dropping of POCSO charge for lack of corroborative evidence. The minor wrestler, one of the seven complainants, had alleged Singh of sexual harassment but later withdrew her charges.
Delhi Police likely to file charge sheet on Thursday in Brij Bhushan Singh case: Officials
On June 7, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and assured the agitating wrestlers that the charge sheet in the case would be filed by June 15, following which they suspended their stir. "Since the minister has assured the wrestlers that the charge sheet in the case will be filed by June 15 (Thursday), we will abide by it," said a senior police official.
State takes over after FIR, father's U-turn not decisive in probe into sexual harassment case against WFI chief: Legal experts
Minor wrestlers father takes U-turn into sexual harassments case, claims that the false sexual harassment complaint was deliberately lodged against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The legal experts on Friday responded and said will not be "decisive" and police can still proceed with its probe.
Govt invites protesting wrestlers for talks
The wrestlers have been agitating against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, and demanded his arrest. Some women wrestlers have accused him of sexually harassing them, charges he has denied.
Wrestlers' demand for action against Brij Bhushan: Sibal attacks government, predicts 'no arrest', 'wishy-washy' chargesheet
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate, has criticised the government, claiming that no action will be taken against outgoing head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sibal, who represented wrestlers protesting against Singh in the Supreme Court, predicted that Singh would not be arrested and a weak charge sheet would be filed and then bail granted.
FIR against WFI chief: Wrestlers narrate instances of sexual favours demand, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching
The Delhi Police have registered two FIRs against outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh based on complaints of multiple wrestlers and the father of a minor wrestler. The complaints allege incidents of groping, stalking, intimidation, inappropriate touching, and sexual harassment over the past ten years, including in foreign countries. Some of the wrestlers also claim Singh made advances in exchange for professional favors.
Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Anurag Thakur
The government favours an unbiased investigation.... All of us want justice to be delivered, but it will happen after following the due process, Union Sports Minister said at the India Economic Conclave. His remarks come at a time when India's top wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over alleged sexual harassment.
Farmers back wrestlers: Mahapanchayat in UP, protests in Haryana, Punjab
Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the BJP-led Haryana government should not sit like "a mute spectator" on the issue, and take up the matter with the Centre. "Wrestlers who brought laurels for nation have not been given justice in the matter. The fact that these wrestlers were forced to contemplate immersing their medals in river Ganga is shameful for the country," the former chief minister said in Chandigarh.
Will hang myself if charges against me proved: Wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief who is facing sexual harassment charges, has stated that he will hang himself if a single allegation is proved against him. The BJP MP has been accused by female wrestlers. Singh has denied all allegations and said that he will accept hanging only if the court finds him guilty. He further added that all wrestlers are like his children and he has worked hard to bring wrestling to the forefront in India.
'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' now 'Beti BJP ke netaon se bachao': Congress slams government over wrestlers issue
The Congress party has criticised the BJP for not addressing the ongoing protests by wrestlers, who are calling for action against the Wrestling Federation of India's chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing several female wrestlers. Three medal-winning wrestlers had threatened to immerse their Olympic and World medals in the Ganga river to protest against Singh, but were persuaded by farmer leaders to wait five days.
Protesting wrestlers detained for violation of law and order, Delhi Police clears protest site at Jantar Mantar
Delhi police detained wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia for violating law and order after they breached the security cordon while moving toward the new Parliament building. The wrestlers were staging a sit-in against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment. Chaos ensued as the protesters and police officers shoved and pushed each other. The police cleared the protest site shortly after detaining the wrestlers.
Thousands march to India Gate in support of protesting wrestlers
The protesting wrestlers on Tuesday decided that the scheduled mahapanchayat outside the new Parliament building on May 28 will be held under the leadership of women and youth, and any big decision on the future course of action will henceforth be taken by them.
Brij Bhushan's comments on our medals demeaning: Protesting wrestlers
Indian Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has hit out at Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), for comments suggesting that a medal is worth just Rs 15. Brij Bhushan, alleged to have harassed women wrestlers, said athletes should return the cost of their training too. The demonstration against Brij Bhushan, led by Punia and fellow Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and backed by women’s groups and opposition leader Sachin Pilot, entered its 27th day.
Farmers break through Delhi Police barricades to join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
In the wake of the incident, the Delhi Police urged the public to remain peaceful and abide by the law. The protesting wrestlers have made it clear that they won't move until they get justice and Brij Bhushan is removed as the WFI chief and put behind bars. The wrestlers took out a candle march in Delhi on Sunday.
Hope wrestling issue is resolved: Sourav Ganguly
Top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been protesting against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar here since April 23, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of seven grapplers, including a minor.
All demands of wrestlers met, let police finish its probe: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Sharan, a BJP MP from Kaiserganj seat in UP and the president of Wrestling Federation of India, has been accused of sexually harassing at least seven female wrestlers, including a minor. Since the protests began, he has been booked in two FIRs filed by the Delhi Police.
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