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New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Delhi court closes defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after apology to coach
NEW DELHI: Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday closed the defamation case against Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia after he tendered an unconditional apology to coach Naresh Dahiya. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal officially compounded the matter. 'I tender my unconditional apology to Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' read Punia's written apology. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, appeared for the complainant. Advocate Tushar Giri, representing Punia, confirmed that the matter was settled amicably following the apology. The complaint stemmed from Punia's remarks during a May 10, 2023 press conference, where he referred to a rape case once registered against Dahiya. Dahiya clarified he had been acquitted in 2019. The court had earlier observed the remarks appeared malicious and made a prima facie case under Sections 499 and 500 IPC.
India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
Court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday compounded a defamation case against Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology. Coach Naresh Dahiya filed the case against Punia. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal compounded the matter on Thursday. A detailed court order has yet to be uploaded. ' I tender my unconditional apology to Mr. Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' the apology reads. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with advocates Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, is counsel for the complainant. Advocate Rexwal said that the matter has been compounded after Bajrang Punia gave his written apology. Advocate Tushar Giri, counsel for Punia said that after tendering of apology, matter was settled between the parties and complaint was compounded. Earlier, Punia was granted bail by the court after his physical appearance. The Court on August 3, 2023, issued a summons to Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia. Through a criminal defamation complaint, the complainant or Coach Naresh Dahiya, stated that during the protest at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023, Bajrang Punia made defamatory remarks against him in a press conference. The Court had noted that, the relevant extracts reveal that the accused Bajrang Punia had referred a rape case ongoing against the complainant (Naresh Dahiya) in Tis Hazari Court. The accused allegedly referred to the complainant by name and stated that the complainant has no credibility to oppose the protest as he was himself facing a rape case. But during recording of statement complainant categorically deposed that he was acquitted in the said rape case in 2019 itself and the said fact was well known to the accused as well, who is a part of the same fraternity. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal, while issuing summons to Bajrang Punia, had said that on a consideration of the complaint, supporting documents and presummoning evidence, I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients of defamation are made out. He further said that the statement made in the press conference appeared to be malicious and not made in good faith. In view of the same, let the accused, Bajrang Punia, be summoned to commission an offence punishable under Section 499 read with Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. However, the Court clarified that at the stage of summoning, it is fairly settled that the Court is not required to conduct a comparative analysis of the possible defences that the accused may take. It was submitted that the fact of acquittal was well known, and a malicious attack was made by the accused to tarnish the reputation and credibility of the complainant to dissuade him from supporting the WFI President in the protest. (ANI)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia
A Delhi court has compounded a criminal defamation complaint against wrestler Bajrang Punia after he tendered an unconditional apology to coach and complainant Naresh Dahiya . The judge on May 29 closed the case after both the parties submitted that they have decided to settle the case among themselves. "Uncontested. Compounded," the judge noted in the order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Toyota 4Runner Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) MorninJoy Undo Dahiya has claimed that Punia, along with other wrestlers and people, made defamatory remarks against him at a press conference at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023 during a protest against alleged sexual harassment of some women wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh .
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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
Bajrang regrets actions, apologises unconditionally to coach Dahiya
Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has tendered an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya for sullying his name during their protest against the then WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang, along with Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, had led a protest against Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment of several junior women wrestlers. During the sit-in at Jantar Mantar, in a press interactions on May 10, 2023, Bajrang had said that Naresh Dahiya himself was a rape accused, so he had no right to question their protest. Dahiya had dragged Punia to court, filing a defamation case, saying he has already been cleared of any wrong doing by the court. Punia was issued summons by the court which also granted him bail in the case in the fourth hearing. On May 17 this month, Bajrang tendered his apology to the coach and regretted his action. "I tender my unconditional apology to Mr Naresh Dahiya, for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during agitation in pubic view," Bajrang said in his apology statement, a copy of which is in possession of PTI. "That I deeply regret for the pain and damage caused to the image of Mr Naresh Dahiya, besides pain and hurt caused to the near and dear ones due to the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him." "That I say that Mr Dahiya is a distinguished coach and has provided his best to the nation. That I once again reiterate my regret and issue a heartfelt apology to Mr Dahiya and his loved ones," the statement read. Dahiya runs an akhara (training centre) for male wrestlers in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area by the name of Chhotu Ram Vyayamshaala. He has trained CWG gold medallist Vinod (55kg) and wrestlers like Ramesh Guliya (74kg), who had beaten the likes of Sushil Kumar in 2005. Ravindra (65kg) and Abhishek (61kg), who have performed well at the international level, have also been trained by him. "Two or four months before the protest, these very wrestlers were praising the WFI President. Then suddenly, all this happened. There was this allegation by a random guy against me and it was mentioned by Bajrang in his address. I took an exception to that and dragged him to court. "Now that he has tendered apology, I have accepted it. His lawyer had contacted my lawyer to convey the apology. I did not have much to do with Brij Bhushan. I only went to office 3-4 times because you have to go to federation office for work-related things. I just told them that at that time that they will go away from scene gradually but there will be consequences for kids involved. That's it, nothing else." An FIR was lodged against Brij Bhushan and matter is still in court.
Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
Bajrang Punia issues unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya amid defamation case
Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has tendered an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya for sullying his name during their protest against the then WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang, along with Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, had led a protest against Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment of several junior women wrestlers. During the sit-in at Jantar Mantar, in a press interactions on May 10, 2023, Bajrang had said that Naresh Dahiya himself was a rape accused, so he had no right to question their protest. Dahiya had dragged Punia to court, filing a defamation case, saying he has already been cleared of any wrong doing by the court. Punia was issued summons by the court which also granted him bail in the case in the fourth hearing. On May 17 this month, Bajrang tendered his apology to the coach and regretted his action. 'I tender my unconditional apology to Mr Naresh Dahiya, for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during agitation in pubic view,' Bajrang said in his apology statement, a copy of which is in possession of PTI. 'That I deeply regret for the pain and damage caused to the image of Mr Naresh Dahiya, besides pain and hurt caused to the near and dear ones due to the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him.' That I say that Mr Dahiya is a distinguished coach and has provided his best to the nation. That I once again reiterate my regret and issue a heartfelt apology to Mr Dahiya and his loved ones,' the statement read. Dahiya runs an akhara (training centre) for male wrestlers in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area by the name of Chhotu Ram Vyayamshaala. He has trained CWG gold medallist Vinod (55kg) and wrestlers like Ramesh Guliya (74kg), who had beaten the likes of Sushil Kumar in 2005. Ravindra (65kg) and Abhishek (61kg), who have performed well at the international level, have also been trained by him. 'Two or four months before the protest, these very wrestlers were praising the WFI President. Then suddenly, all this happened. There was this allegation by a random guy against me and it was mentioned by Bajrang in his address. I took an exception to that and dragged him to court. 'Now that he has tendered apology, I have accepted it. His lawyer had contacted my lawyer to convey the apology. I did not have much to do with Brij Bhushan. I only went to office 3-4 times because you have to go to federation office for work-related things. I just told them that at that time that they will go away from scene gradually but there will be consequences for kids involved. That's it, nothing else.' An FIR was lodged against Brij Bhushan and matter is still in court.
