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Citing witnesses contradictory statement, Brij Bhushan urges court to discharge case

Citing witnesses' contradictory statement, Brij Bhushan urges court to discharge case

The city police had filed a charge sheet in the case against Singh, a six-time MP, on June 15 under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.

22 Oct 2023 3:03 AM GMT

IOA plea to extend deadline to submit entries of Indian wrestlers rejected by Asian Games organisers

IOA plea to extend deadline to submit entries of Indian wrestlers...

12 July 2023 8:54 AM GMT

Enough proof of molestation, stalking against Brij Bhushan to be trialled, punished: Delhi Police

Enough proof of molestation, stalking against Brij Bhushan to be trialled, punished: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police, initially hesitant to take action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP, following complaints by...

11 July 2023 8:08 AM GMT

Protesting wrestlers deny seeking exemption from trials, vows to quit if proved

Protesting wrestlers deny seeking exemption from trials, vows to quit if proved

Sakshi, Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding the arrest of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for...

25 Jun 2023 7:30 AM GMT

Protesting wrestlers write Sports Ministry to train in US for Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers write Sports Ministry to train in US for Asian Games trials

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has to submit the names of all the participating athletes to the Olympic Council of...

22 Jun 2023 4:07 AM GMT

Photos, videos cited by police in FIR against Brij Bhushan in wrestlers case

Photos, videos cited by police in FIR against Brij Bhushan in wrestlers' case

For the alleged sexual harassment, assault, and stalking of six female wrestlers, police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet...

17 Jun 2023 4:34 AM GMT

Delhi Police likely to withdraw cases against wrestlers filed amid Parliament inauguration

Delhi Police likely to withdraw cases against wrestlers filed amid Parliament inauguration

According to reliable sources, the police will submit a report within two days recommending cancellation of all the...

16 Jun 2023 3:47 AM GMT

Cry of wrestlers for justice, deteriorating state of jails, plight of refugees

Cry of wrestlers for justice, deteriorating state of jails, plight of refugees

Humra Quraishi writes on the Central government's unresponsive stance towards the wrestlers' cry for justice amidst...

12 Jun 2023 7:14 AM GMT

Victim wrestler taken to WFI office by police when accused Brij Bhushan present on same premises

Victim wrestler taken to WFI office by police when accused Brij Bhushan present on same premises

As part of the sexual harassment investigation, Delhi police escorted the victim wrestler to the WFI office, where the...

10 Jun 2023 7:08 AM GMT

Delhi Police files ATR in court; says no offence of hate speech against wrestlers

Delhi Police files ATR in court; says no offence of hate speech against wrestlers

The Delhi Police claimed that there are no instances of hate speech in the video that the complainant provided and that...

9 Jun 2023 8:03 AM GMT

Case against federation chief; Minor wrestler records new statement

Case against federation chief; "Minor" wrestler records new statement

The POCSO accusations against the president of the Wrestling Federation can be dropped due to the change in age status.

8 Jun 2023 9:32 AM GMT

Cong warns govt of having to pay hefty price for ‘protecting’ accused on wrestlers’ issue

Cong warns govt of having to pay hefty price for ‘protecting’ accused on wrestlers’ issue

The wrestlers have been agitating against Singh and demanded his arrest. Some women wrestlers have accused him of...

7 Jun 2023 8:41 AM GMT

Centre invites wrestlers for discussion, protesters say decision after advice from supporters

Centre invites wrestlers for discussion, protesters say decision after advice from supporters

Amid intensifying protests by wrestlers over a number of issues, including sexual harassment charges against WFI chief...

7 Jun 2023 7:02 AM GMT

Minor complainant withdraws charges against Brij Bhushan, after her 2 statements against him

Minor complainant withdraws charges against Brij Bhushan, after her 2 statements against him

The only minor among seven female wrestlers who protested in the capital city against Wrestling Federation of India...

6 Jun 2023 7:06 AM GMT

Will the law be let take its course, or be tamed?

Will the law be let take its course, or be tamed?

It is yet to be clear in the coming days what path the Centre meant while saying that the law will take its course. The...

6 Jun 2023 4:17 AM GMT

Wrestlers resume duties with Railways; rubbish reports of withdrawing from protest

Wrestlers resume duties with Railways; rubbish reports of withdrawing from protest

Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh have been leading the protest by the wrestlers since April, accusing the sidelined president...

5 Jun 2023 10:49 AM GMT