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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘What if he wasn't Brij Bhushan?' A wake-up call for men's rights in India
Barkha Trehan is an equal rights activist and a strong believer in gender-neutral society. She challenges gender-specific prejudices and stereotypes, advocating for equal justice for all genders within the legal system. Barkha firmly believes in the Indian Constitution, which guarantees rights to all genders without discrimination, and she actively works towards realizing this vision. Key Roles: - President, Purush Aayog - Social Activist - Media Personality - TEDx Speaker - Documentary Director- The Curse of Manhood - Director of the Short Film : One Sided Love • Josh Talk • Hindu Entrepreneur LESS ... MORE The POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was closed by a Delhi court. The case had triggered nationwide outrage and protests by wrestlers. Let's be clear: if the minor retracted her statement, closure was legally inevitable. But why was a man declared guilty in public even before trial? Why was due process discarded for TRPs and political brownie points? 'A man accused is a man destroyed even when acquitted.' Brij Bhushan had political clout, financial muscle, and visibility. He could fight back. But what about the aam purush the ordinary man with no platform, no resources? The salaried man falsely accused in marriage disputes, the young boy framed in college by a rejected proposal, the elderly father battling false domestic violence claims? 'When even powerful men get dragged, what hope does the powerless have?' This case proves that truth must be proved, not presumed. Gender cannot be the benchmark of credibility. 'Today it's Brij Bhushan. Tomorrow it could be your father, your brother, your son.' The damage is done. The POCSO case is closed, but the stigma, the vilification, and the career cost stay. The other harassment cases remain under tria if they too fall, who will return his reputation? India cannot continue this witch-hunt of men in the name of women empowerment. It's time to stop the misuse. It's time for a Men's Commission. It's time for equal rights. For real justice. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Lashkar bhi tumhara hai ... ': Vinesh Phogat's bold reply to Brij Bhushan Singh
Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia , who spearheaded the protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, responded strongly after a Delhi court dismissed the sexual harassment case filed under the POCSO Act against him. Bajrang was the first to react, pointing out that Brij Bhushan organized a grand roadshow to celebrate the court's decision, even though six other cases against him are still ongoing. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He shared a detailed post on his social media account expressing his concerns. Brij Bhushan Singh POCSO Act mein bari hone ke baad road show kar raha hai aur apni jeet dikha raha hai, jabki abhi 6 mahila pehalwanon ke case court mein chal rahe hain [After being acquitted in the POCSO Act, Brij Bhushan Singh is doing road shows and showing his victory, while the cases of 6 women wrestlers are still going on in the court]," Bajrang worte. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! RCB vs PBKS, IPL Qualifier 1: Quick Singles from Mullanpur | Indian Premier League "Jab mahila pehalwan aandolan par baithi thi, usi samay hi naabaaligh mahila pehalwan Brij Bhushan ke dabav mein peeche hat gayi thi jabki ek baar woh Brij Bhushan ke khilaaf gawaahi de chuki thi. Brij Bhushan abhi bhi baaki 6 mahila pehalwanon par lagataar dabav bana raha hai ki ve bhi apne case wapas lein. Kyunki use sexual harassment ki peediton ko jhukaakar dobara road show nikaalkar apni taaqat dikhane ka mann kar raha hoga. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Best Life Starts Today Maximus Learn More Undo Kayi baar lagta hai ki aaj bhi kanoon raaj gundon ke saamne bauna hai [When the women wrestlers were on strike, at the same time, the minor women wrestler backed out under pressure from Brij Bhushan even though she had once testified against Brij Bhushan. Brij Bhushan is still pressurizing the remaining 6 female wrestlers to withdraw their cases. Because he might be feeling like showing his power by making the victims of sexual harassment bow down and organizing a road show again. Many times it seems that even today the law is dwarf in front of the goons]," Bajarang further said. Vinesh also reacted and shared her views by reposting Bajarang's post on X. "Lashkar bhi tumhara hai, Sardar bhi tumhara hai, Tum jhooth ko sach likh do, akhbaar bhi tumhara hai! Hum iski shikayat karte to kahan karte, Sarkar tumhari hai, Governor bhi tumhara hai! [The army is yours, the leader is yours too, You write lies as truth, the newspaper is also yours! If we were to complain about this, where would we go? The government is yours, the governor is also yours]," Vinesh wrote. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Delhi Court Closes POCSO Case Against Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh
Last Updated: A Delhi court has accepted the cancellation report in the POCSO case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after the complainant withdrew her statement. Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday accepted the cancellation report filed by Delhi Police in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against ex-WFI chief and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Singh also appeared before the court as his cancellation report was accepted by Special Judge (POCSO) Gomati Manocha, while the complainant was also called to record and verify statements in the case. On May 17, the court had summoned the complainant wrestler, who had accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment when she was a minor. The Delhi Police had previously filed a cancellation report in June 2023 after the victim withdrew her statement. During court proceedings on August 1, 2023, the complainant and her father expressed satisfaction with the police investigation, and had not opposed the closure report in the case. Later, Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava informed the media that both the complainant and her father had appeared before the court, confirming their satisfaction with the police investigation and not challenging the cancellation report filed by the Delhi Police. The cancellation report was initially filed by the Delhi Police on June 15, 2023, in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan. On July 4, the same year, the Patiala House Court issued a notice to the complainant and her father. In a related case, a charge sheet was filed in Rouse Avenue Court regarding sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan and Vinod Tomar. The court has ordered charges to be framed against both individuals, directing the trial to commence and statements from prosecution witnesses to be recorded. The proceedings were initiated against Singh and Tomar under Sections 354, 354A, and 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for sexual harassment, and against Tomar under Sections 109, 354, 354A, and 506 IPC. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former BJP MP, has consistently rejected the allegations made against him by the wrestlers. First Published: May 27, 2025, 10:46 IST
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First Post
26-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Why wrestlers' harassment case against ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh was cancelled?
A Delhi court has cancelled the POCSO case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Here's why the sensational case against the former BJP MP was quashed and whether the Uttar Pradesh politician is now completely free from all cases related to the wrestlers' harassment allegations. read more A Delhi court has cancelled the sexual harassment case filed against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under the POCSO Act. The court has accepted the cancellation report submitted by Delhi police in a case filed by a female wrestler, who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. What was the case about? In April 2023, the father of a minor girl wrestler filed a police complaint against Brij Bhushan Singh. He accused Singh of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation. Since the girl was under 18 at the time, the case was registered under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Why was the case cancelled? Both the minor and her father took back their statements in front of a magistrate months after filing the complaint. The father later admitted he had filed a false case because he was upset about the way his daughter was being treated in the sport. After this, the Delhi police filed a cancellation report in June 2023. The report said there was no solid evidence to support the minor's allegations. What did the police investigation find? According to PTI, over 20 witnesses were interviewed during the course of the investigation and call records were checked. Photos and videos from matches and events were also examined. The police could not find anything to prove the girl's claims and filed for the cancellation of the case. What did the court say? On 26 May 2025, the Delhi court accepted the cancellation report. Additional Sessions Judge Gomti Manocha said, 'Cancellation accepted.' Earlier, in August 2023, during a private court hearing, the minor had also told the judge that she had no objections to the Delhi police's report and was satisfied with the investigation. What about the other case against Brij Bhushan? Even though this case has been cancelled, Brij Bhushan still faces another serious case. Six senior women wrestlers have accused him of sexual harassment. That case is still ongoing. The court officially framed charges against him in May 2024. The court charged him under Sections 354A (sexual harassment), 354 (outraging modesty), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC. Charges were also filed against co-accused Vinod Tomar, former assistant secretary of the WFI. Brij Bhushan was removed as WFI president following protests by top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik in 2023. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP did not give him a ticket. Instead, his son contested and won from his former constituency. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
