We are all aware that the several top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Mallik, and Bajrang Punia, have been demonstrating at the Jantar Mantar, accusing Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), of sexual harassment and calling for his arrest. The case has taken a U-turn. The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi granted interim bail to Brij Bhushan in the matter of the alleged sexual harassment of six female wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chairman and MP for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). The Delhi court also granted bail to his secretary, Vinod Tomar. According to the court, the former WFI chairman and Vinod Tomar’s normal bail hearing has been scheduled for July 20th. They have been given interim bail until the next court date. Scroll down to read more details about Bail Granted To WFI Chief In Sexual Harassment Case.
Bail Granted To WFI Chief In Sexual Harassment Case
The president of the Indian Wrestling Federation and a politician for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has denied any misconduct. According to HS Jaspal, the case will be heard by the magistrate next Thursday.
According to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s attorney, AP Singh, “Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is innocent. The chargesheet filed against him is full of lies. It is a part of political conspiracy.” The Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet after protests by wrestlers, led by Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Mallik, calling for the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
According to the Delhi Police, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar are both charged for trial “without arrest.” They fulfilled the requirements under Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code by entering the investigation. According to the Delhi Police chargesheet, Singh was “liable to be prosecuted and punished for offenses” of sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking. This accusation is based on the “investigation so far” of the accusations made by six prominent wrestlers.
There are a total of 21 witnesses that have testified against Singh. Six of them have already provided their CRPC 164 statements.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on April 24 that an ad hoc committee would be formed to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. This includes the selection of athletes and creating entries for the participation of players in international competitions. The committee would conduct elections for the Executive Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) within 45 days of its formation.
This committee will continue to work in the interim until a new Executive Committee assumes over.
