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Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Some mocked me,' says Bhushan as POCSO case is closed
Gonda: After Delhi court accepted the Delhi Police's cancellation report for closure of a sexual harassment case lodged by a minor wrestler against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the BJP leader said, 'I never gave up in this fight and justice has now been served by the judiciary'. A court accepted the Delhi Police's cancellation report for closure of a sexual harassment case lodged by a minor wrestler against ex-WFI president. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Gomti Manocha of Patiala House Courts said, 'Cancellation accepted'. The FIR on the accusations levelled by the minor wrestler was filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) concerning the act of outraging modesty. The police's cancellation report was filed on June 15, 2023, which was not opposed by the complainant, who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. On August 1, 2023, the victim and her father expressed their satisfaction with the police investigation, raising no objection to the police's report in the case. On July 4, 2023, the court sought the complainant's response to the police's cancellation report. The 550-page report filed by the police before the Patiala House Courts had said that no corroborative evidence was found in the allegations levelled by the minor wrestler. 'On January 18, 2023, I clearly stated that it's a false case. I do not concern myself with others—I know who I am. If anyone truly wants to understand such events in their life, even one minute is enough. That is why I outright rejected all the allegations made against me. I stand by that statement even today. I had said that if a single allegation is proven, I am ready to hang myself. 'Some mocked me when a chargesheet had been filed; others questioned why I hadn't hanged myself yet. Today, I have been given justice by the judiciary. In every corner of the country, across all states and media platforms, this matter has been given due importance and recognition,' Singh told IANS on Wednesday.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
'Some mocked me when...', Brij Bhushan Singh reacts as Delhi court closes POCSO case
After Delhi court accepted the Delhi Police's cancellation report for closure of a sexual harassment case lodged by a minor wrestler against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the BJP leader said, "I never gave up in this fight and justice has now been served by the judiciary". A court here on Monday accepted the Delhi Police's cancellation report for closure of a sexual harassment case lodged by a minor wrestler against ex-WFI president. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Gomti Manocha of Patiala House Courts said, 'Cancellation accepted". The FIR on the accusations levelled by the minor wrestler was filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) concerning the act of outraging modesty. The police's cancellation report was filed on June 15, 2023, which was not opposed by the complainant, who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. On August 1, 2023, the victim and her father expressed their satisfaction with the police investigation, raising no objection to the police's report in the case. On July 4, 2023, the court sought the complainant's response to the police's cancellation report. The 550-page report filed by the police before the Patiala House Courts had said that no corroborative evidence was found in the allegations levelled by the minor wrestler. "On January 18, 2023, I clearly stated that it's a false case. I do not concern myself with others—I know who I am. If anyone truly wants to understand such events in their life, even one minute is enough. That is why I outright rejected all the allegations made against me. I stand by that statement even today. I had said that if a single allegation is proven, I am ready to hang myself. "Some mocked me when a chargesheet had been filed; others questioned why I hadn't hanged myself yet. Today, I have been given justice by the judiciary. In every corner of the country, across all states and media platforms, this matter has been given due importance and recognition," Singh told IANS on Wednesday. "I believe that in our country, there are three legal provisions that were originally created to protect women and Dalits. Unfortunately, these very provisions are being widely misused. I am not saying that these laws should be abolished, because they were established to safeguard. However, the reality is that they are now being used as weapons rather than safeguards. There must be a thorough review of this misuse," he added. Singh was removed from his position as WFI president last year following months of protests by prominent wrestlers. He continues to face trial in the sexual harassment case brought by several women wrestlers. The 68-year-old further said that he was falsely implicated in the sexual harassment case as part of a conspiracy, claiming that the Congress party was behind it to frame him in the sexual harassment case. He specifically named Bhupinder Hooda and some wrestlers from Haryana, stating that they were eyeing the post of WFI president. "The Congress party was behind the conspiracy, with the main reason being Bhupinder Hooda and the wrestlers, all of whom were from Haryana, who were aiming for the post of WFI president. This is also evident from Sakshi's (Malik) statements and that many things have now become clear," he alleged. "This ( WFI president) post is not a nominated one; proper elections are held for it. Each Union Territory and states have two representatives, and there are around 50 votes in total... It was completely political, with Congress involved, and even people from Canada were part of it... But I never gave up and by god's grace, justice has been served," he concluded.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh holds 'victory parade' with 100 SUVs & 10,000 supporters after getting clean chit in POCSO case
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former WFI chief, stated that harassment laws are misused. He spoke after a Delhi court accepted a police report in a Pocso case against him. Singh was welcomed by supporters in Ayodhya. He urged the government to prevent misuse of sexual harassment laws. Singh expressed faith in the judiciary. He said the truth has prevailed. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday claimed that laws intended to protect people from harassment are often misused as tools against opponents. His remarks came a day after a Delhi court accepted the police's closure report in a POCSO sexual harassment case filed against ex-WFI chief, who arrived at the Ayodhya airport to a grand welcome, led a cavalcade that moved through the temple town, causing long traffic jams on the third 'Bada Mangal' of the month -- a day of major religious significance in the former BJP MP urged govt to take preventive steps to prevent misuse of such laws. "I have great faith in Lord Hanuman, the judiciary and in myself. When the allegations were levelled against me on Jan 18, 2023, I said it was a lie. Today, I stand vindicated," Brij Bhushan case closed on Monday had been filed by a "minor" wrestler. According to the former MP, "truth can be troubled but not defeated". "I do not regret what I lost. The athletes who accused me of harassment once used to call me the God of wrestling. These athletes used to visit my residence, and I participated in their weddings and festivals," Brij Bhushan his concerns, the ex-MP suggested that it was only befitting for the call to change to go out from holy town Ayodhya. "From the sacred land of Ayodhya, I demand that govt stop misuse of sexual harassment laws . It's not about abolishing the law, but it should be reviewed so that its misuse can be prevented," he the media in Ayodhya, Singh said, "I have great faith in Lord Hanuman and in myself. When the allegations were made on January 18, 2023, I said it was a lie, and everything I said has been proven true.""Sections on preventing harassment are being misused today. I have great faith in the judiciary," he to his previous public statement that he would hang himself if found guilty, Singh said, "I had said that if the charges are proven, I will hang myself. What I said has been proven. I am grateful to the judiciary."Singh also alleged that laws intended to protect women, Dalits, and victims of dowry harassment were being misused. "I'm not against such laws. They are important but there is a growing trend of using them to ruin lives and settle personal scores," he said."From the sacred land of Ayodhya, I demand that the government find a way to stop the misuse of sexual harassment laws. This is not about abolishing the law, but about reviewing its implementation."Singh also commented on the wrestlers who accused him, saying, "Those athletes used to call me the god of wrestling. They would visit my home, and I attended their weddings and family functions."His remarks come in the wake of a Delhi court's order on Monday accepting a closure report filed by the police in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) complaint was initially filed by the father of a minor wrestler but was later withdrawn after he made a startling claim midway through the probe that he had made a false complaint of sexual harassment against Singh to get back at him for perceived injustice to the Singh has been cleared in the POCSO case , he continues to face trial in another court on charges of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation filed by six other women wrestlers. He has pleaded not guilty.
News18
28-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
10000 Supporters,100 SUVs: Brij Bhushan Holds 'Victory Parade' After Court Drops POCSO Case
Last Updated: Soon after the closure of the POCSO case against him, Singh, in an apparent show of strength, was welcomed by a massive rally at the Ayodhya airport on Tuesday. A day after a Delhi court accepted a police closure report in connection to the sexual harassment case under the POCSO Act against him, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday demanded that the Centre must find a way to 'stop the misuse" of sexual harassment laws meant to protect people. Soon after the closure of the POCSO case against him, Singh, in an apparent show of strength, was welcomed by a massive rally at the Ayodhya airport on Tuesday, drawing thousands of supporters and over 100 SUVs to the city. Addressing the media in Ayodhya, Singh said, 'I have great faith in Lord Hanuman and in myself. When the allegations were made on January 18, 2023, I said it was a lie, and everything I said has been proven true." 'Sections on preventing harassment are being misused today. I have great faith in the judiciary," he added. Referring to his previous public statement that he would hang himself if found guilty, Singh said, 'I had said that if the charges are proven, I will hang myself. What I said has been proven. I am grateful to the judiciary." Urging the government to take preventive measures against the misuse of laws, Singh stated, 'I'm not against such laws. They are important, but there is a growing trend of using them to ruin lives and settle personal scores." He asked the government to find a way to stop the misuse of sexual harassment laws. 'This is not about abolishing the law, but about reviewing its implementation," the ex-WFI chief said. 'They Used To Call Me God…' Earlier, the complaint filed by the minor wrestler's father was withdrawn after he made a startling claim midway through the probe that he had made a false complaint of sexual harassment against Singh to get back at him for perceived injustice to the girl. While Singh has been cleared in the POCSO case, he continues to face trial in another court on charges of sexual harassment filed by six other women wrestlers. However, he has rejected all the allegations. (With agency inputs) First Published: May 28, 2025, 08:51 IST
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Brij Bhushan calls for review of sexual harassment laws
AYODHYA A day after a Delhi court closed a sexual harassment case under the Pocso Act against him, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday demanded that the Centre find a way to 'stop the misuse' of sexual harassment laws. Singh said this as he held a massive show of strength in Ayodhya on Tuesday, drawing thousands of supporters and over a thousand SUVs to the city. The ex-WFI chief, who arrived at the Ayodhya airport to a grand welcome, led a cavalcade that moved through the temple town, causing long traffic jams on the third 'Bada Mangal' of the month -- a day of major religious significance in the region. Speaking to the media, he said laws dealing with dowry harassment, Dalit harassment and sexual harassment were meant for protection but were being misused despite their importance. He also urged the government to introduce provisions for double punishment in cases where a person is falsely accused. 'From the sacred land of Ayodhya, I demand that the government should ensure that these laws are not misused. The discussion is not about abolishing the law, but there should be a review to prevent the misuse of laws,' said Singh. 'I have great faith in Lord Hanuman. When allegations were levelled against me on January 18, 2023, I said it was a I said turned out to be true,' he said. 'I had faith in the judiciary and express my gratitude. Truth can be troubled, but not defeated. I do not regret what I lost, and what I gained is not insignificant,' he added Singh said the players who accused him used to call him the 'God of wrestling'. 'These players used to visit my house. I have also attended their marriages and festivals,' he added.
