Women wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan acquittal
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Four women wrestlers have filed a petition challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case.
Hindustan Times
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- Four women wrestlers have approached a Delhi court to contest the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
- The petitioners argue that the court's August 3 ruling relied on stereotypical expectations of victim behavior rather than a fair evidence-based assessment.
- The wrestlers also challenged the acquittal of former federation official Vinod Tomar.
- A special judge is scheduled to hear the petition.
What to watch next
- Hearing by Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh at Rouse Avenue Courts on Saturday.
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- Deccan Chronicle[2]4 Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal
- Telangana Today[3]Wrestlers move sessions court against Brij Bhushan’s acquittal
Who said what
4 quotes · 2 outlets
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Ashwini Panwar
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate
3 quotes · 2 outlets
“rehearsed, well-practised and planted”
In the article
…and fabricated” and seemed to be “politically motivated”. Noting that the complaint against Singh was filed long after the alleged sexual harassment, the court had said that the wrestlers’ accusations appeared to be “ rehearsed, well-practised and planted ”, while also observing that the complainants had maintained “cordial relations” with Singh for years. The judge had also pointed out that the complainants had maintained “cordial relations” with Singh for years and…
“The shift in the first/initial version of the witness with respect to the place/country and the year where the incident allegedly occurred is fatal to the prosecution story”
In the article
…that they were not sexually harassed by Singh. He further said that even when the complaints were made, some of the wrestlers gave “wrong” details about the country and year in which the alleged incident took place. “ The shift in the first/initial version of the witness with respect to the place/country and the year where the incident allegedly occurred is fatal to the prosecution story ,” said the judge. Edited by Sneha.…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 quote · 1 outlet
“‘Haryana wrestlers made me famous’”
In the article
…surmises, instead of well-settled principles of law. “The judgment is unsustainable in law and is founded on a manifestly erroneous and selective appreciation of the evidence on record,” the petition said. ALSO READ: ‘Haryana wrestlers made me famous’ : Brij Bhushan on harassment allegations against him The appeal further argued that the impugned order “proceeded on conjectures and surmises” and failed to apply binding and well-settled principles of law. “The…
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NamedIndia · Delhi · Wrestling Federation of India · Ashwini Panwar · Bajrang Punia · Bharatiya Janata Party · Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh · Delhi Police · Digvinay Singh · Dig Vinay Singh · New Delhi · Rebecca John · Rouse Avenue courts
- Hindustan Times[1]4 wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan’s acquittal, call trial court verdict ‘archaic, stereotypical’
- Deccan Chronicle[2]4 Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal
- Telangana Today[3]Wrestlers move sessions court against Brij Bhushan’s acquittal
- Scroll.in[4]Women wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan’s acquittal, say ‘ideal victim’ standards applied
- Hindustan Times[5]Women wrestlers move Delhi court, challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal in harassment case
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