Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The POCSO Act provides for a minimum imprisonment of three years, depending on the sections under which the case has been registered.

Hoodas used wrestlers like Pandavas did Draupadi: Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former chief of Wrestling Federation of India, was last year accused of sexual assault by several female wrestlers, who sat on a protest for weeks demanding a probe against him

UP Lok Sabha polls 2024: With an emotional appeal in Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan leads son's campaign

UP Lok Sabha elections 2024: For Brij Bhushan, this election is a personal challenge. Despite controversies and the ticket cancellation, he seeks redemption by securing a significant victory for his son Karan.

Priyanka in Rae Bareli, no Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj? Suspense builds as parties yet to name candidates

Rae Bareli Lok Sabha polls: With Sonia Gandhi's departure, the Congress is yet to name a successor for the five-time MP from Rae Bareli, leaving the seat open to speculation.

Court to decide on closure report in ex-WFI Chief's sexual harassment case on March 2

The Delhi Police had on June 15, 2023 filed a report before the court seeking cancellation of case by the girl.

Indian Olympic Association forms ad hoc panel to manage wrestling days after WFI suspension

The committee would be headed by Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, an IOA member and president of the Wushu Association of India, reports said.

WFI chief Sanjay Singh says will seek revocation of wrestling body's suspension

The sports ministry has suspended WFI till further orders, and asked the Indian Olympic Association to manage its operations on an interim basis.

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to run WFI

The sports ministry has requested the IOA to temporarily take over the operations of WFI as wrestling sportspersons "should not suffer" and "principles of good governance should not be jeopardised".

Sports Ministry suspends WFI days after Brij Bhushan's aide sweeps polls

The sports ministry cited the WFI's "hasty announcement" of organising the Under-15 and Under-20 national trials "without giving sufficient notice to wrestlers to prepare" as the reason behind its decision to suspend the wrestling body.

WFI elections on December 21, results to be declared on same day

There are no family members of outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the fray of candidates vying for the president post. However, one of the candidates, Sanjay Kumar Singh from Uttar Pradesh, is said to be his close aide.

Sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Singh claims contradiction in witnesses' account, urges court to discharge him

Represented by advocate Rajeev Mohan, the accused also claimed that as per the law, the oversight committee formed to look into the case had to recommend the registration of FIR within seven days.

Ex-WFI chief Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police

The police made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal during the argument on whether to frame charges against Singh in the case.

Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Delhi court to hear matter on Aug 26

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was granted bail on July 20.

WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation

The ad-hoc panel had scheduled the elections for July 6 but it was forced to reschedule the polls to July 11 after disaffiliated state bodies from Maharashtra, Haryana, Telangana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh approached it for a hearing, claiming that their dismissal was not appropriate.

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Delhi court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Singh

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh granted relief to Singh on a personal bond of Rs 25,000.

Sexual harassment complainants allege oversight panel was biased towards Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The government-formed six-member panel, led by the legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom, had submitted its report to the government but it was not made public.

Delhi court to pass order on cognisance of charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Jul 1

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Harjeet Singh Jaspal adjourned the matter after a brief hearing. ”Fresh charge sheet filed. Let it be checked. Since it’s a lengthy chargesheet, will keep it for consideration after a couple of days,” the ACMM said and fixed the matter for July 1.

Sakshi Malik vs Babita Phogat: Wrestlers Engage In War Of Words | Sakshi Claims Minor Wrestler's Family Being Threatened

Wrestler Sakshee Malikkh accused BJP leader and former wrestler Babita Phogat for siding with the government. Sakshee and her husband Satyawart Kadian posted an 11-minute-long video on Twitter stating the 'Truth' of the wrestlers' protest against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. They claimed that Babita Phogat & BJP leader Tirath Rana had taken permission for the wrestlers' protest but later used the wrestlers for selfish motives and tried to weaken their protest. Watch for more.

Centre shielding WFI president: Rakesh Tikait

The country's top wrestlers including Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused the WFI chief of sexual harassment and intimidation.

BJP MP Brij Bhushan says will contest again from Kaisarganj, skips reference to wrestlers' stir

Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.

Members of 1983 World Cup winning team urge wrestlers not to take hasty decision

The police action against the wrestlers had invited criticism from different quarters.

Protesting wrestlers are changing their demands: WFI chief

"Police is probing the matter. Let it complete. Whatever comes in it, I will act accordingly," Singh, who is also the BJP MP, said at a press conference here.

Action against wrestlers: No one touched them till protest was at designated spot, says Thakur

Thakur said an FIR had already been registered on the allegations of the wrestlers as directed by the Supreme Court.

While new Parliament building was being inaugurated, women faced police action: Congress' Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma demanded action against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.