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Hugging, touching woman without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

The allegations by the female grapplers pertain to various incidents of sexual harassment, spread over a period of about ten years, at various places in and outside India.

published on : 9th August 2023
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Sexual harassment case: Delhi court to hear arguments against Brij Bhushan from August 9

The sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a six-time MP, was moved by a group of women wrestlers.

published on : 3rd August 2023
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WFI elections: Numbers favour Brij Bhushan despite sexual harassment allegations, FIR

Sidelined wrestling federation president may meet Home Minister before finalising nominations for various posts

published on : 31st July 2023
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Ahead of nominations, sexual harassment accused Brij Bhushan may meet HM Amit Shah

It is learnt that representatives from 21 state units attended the meeting and pledged their allegiance to Singh, a BJP member of parliament from Kaiserganj, Uttar Pradesh.

published on : 31st July 2023
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Delhi High Court reserves order on plea against exemption to Phogat and Punia

The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials.  

published on : 22nd July 2023
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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Court says seriousness of charges not the only determinant of bail, Delhi Police failed to oppose it

The charges against the accused pertain to various incidents of sexual harassment, spread across 10 years in and outside the country.

published on : 22nd July 2023
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Brij Bhushan case: ‘Victim flagged privacy breach at panel proceedings’

“As you are aware, we were called to the venue with the assurance of complete privacy and confidentiality.

published on : 22nd July 2023
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Delhi HC lists wrestlers’ plea for today

As several wrestlers and their families protest at IOA Bhawan, their petition is set to be heard on Friday, one day before the Asiad trials

published on : 21st July 2023
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Collective failure to read wrestlers' sentiments

Sakshi said that the government is trying to divide the wrestling community by giving direct entry.

published on : 21st July 2023
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Asian Games: Frustrated wrestlers approach Delhi court

Staying away from his twin sister to prepare for Asiad trials, Sujeet's dream got shattered when Bajrang was given direct entry; he along with Antim moves court challenging panel's decision.

published on : 20th July 2023
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'Dedicate medal to those fighting crime against women': Sangeeta, after winning wrestling event

On Saturday, she won a bronze medal in the non-Olympic 59kg category that featured six grapplers at the Hungary Ranking Series tournament in Budapest.

published on : 16th July 2023
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Why is Brij Bhushan not in custody, asks DCW chief Maliwal

However, the father of the minor wrestler retracted his statement, and subsequently, the police submitted a cancellation of the FIR report in the court.

published on : 13th July 2023
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Wrestlers protest: Delhi court summons WFI chief on July 18

Having heard the submissions and having carefully considered the police report, alongwith its annexed documents, including the statements of the victims recorded, the order said.

published on : 8th July 2023
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Indian Olympic Association plans formula to plug irregularities

Going by a recent circular, there seem to be certain discrepancies in securing contracts that have come to the notice of the IOA president.

published on : 5th July 2023
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IOA ad-hoc panel still waiting to conduct wrestling trials for Asian Games and World Championship

The Indian Olympic Association panel members are hoping that the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will extend the deadline to submit the wrestling team names from July 15 to August 10.

published on : 4th July 2023
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Wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment seek copy of charge sheet against him

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Harjeet Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court, who would be considering the charge sheet, directed the wrestlers' counsel to apply for a certified copy.

published on : 26th June 2023
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We did not ask for exemption from trials, will quit wrestling if proved: Bajrang Punia

London Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt had on Friday questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision and asked if these wresters were agitating against the outgoing WFI chief to get such favours.London Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt had on Friday questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision and asked if these wresters were agitating against the outgoing WFI chief to get such favours.

published on : 24th June 2023
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'Yogeshwar leaked the names of women complainants to Brij Bhushan and the media': Vinesh Phogat

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in a video questioned the exception given to Phogat and the other protesting wrestlers regarding the Asian Games and World Championships trials.

published on : 23rd June 2023
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Indian Olympic Association ad-hoc panel decides on one-bout trial for six protesting wrestlers

The ad-hoc panel is required to hold the Asian Games trials before July 15, which is the deadline to send the details of all Indian squads to the organisers.

published on : 22nd June 2023
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Delhi court to hear sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Singh

The charge sheet had also named Vinod Tomar, the suspended assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), for offences under section 109.

published on : 22nd June 2023
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