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Rouse Avenue Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan

May 10, 2024, 12:07 PM

A Delhi court, specifically Rouse Avenue Court, has ordered the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case involving five female wrestlers. The court found sufficient material to frame charges under section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, related to sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has stated that the allegations are part of a conspiracy by Congress leaders and certain athletes, claiming political and personal vendettas are at play. He has expressed readiness to face legal consequences, asserting his confidence in the judiciary. Wrestler Sakshee Malikkh commented on the charges as a step forward in their long struggle for justice.