Did Brij Bhushan Singh Finally Get Justice as Delhi Court Closes POCSO Case?

Gonda (UP), May 28 (NationPress) After the Delhi court approved the Delhi Police's cancellation report leading to the closure of a sexual harassment case filed by a minor wrestler against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the BJP leader stated, "I never wavered in this battle, and the judiciary has now delivered justice."

On Monday, the court accepted the cancellation report presented by the Delhi Police, which aimed to close the case concerning the accusations made by a minor wrestler against the ex-WFI president. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Gomti Manocha remarked, "Cancellation accepted."

The FIR regarding the accusations was lodged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with pertinent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) regarding outraging modesty.

The police's cancellation report was filed on June 15, 2023, and went unopposed by the complainant, who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. On August 1, 2023, the victim and her father expressed their satisfaction with the police investigation, raising no objections to the police's report. The court had requested the complainant's feedback regarding the cancellation report on July 4, 2023.

The police's extensive 550-page report submitted to the Patiala House Courts indicated that no corroborative evidence supported the allegations made by the minor wrestler.

"On January 18, 2023, I firmly asserted that this is a false case. I do not concern myself with others—I know who I am. For those who genuinely wish to understand such incidents in their lives, even a minute suffices. Hence, I categorically rejected all accusations against me. I stand by that assertion today. I had stated that if a single allegation was substantiated, I would accept the consequences," Singh remarked.

"Some ridiculed me when the chargesheet was filed; others questioned why I hadn’t acted on the allegations. Today, justice has been granted to me by the judiciary. This matter has gained significant attention across the nation, on all platforms and media," Singh told IANS on Wednesday.

Singh emphasized, "In our nation, there are three legal provisions originally intended to protect women and Dalits. Sadly, these provisions are now being widely misused. I am not advocating for their abolition, as they were meant to be protective. However, they have become weapons instead of safeguards. A thorough examination of this misuse is essential," he added.

Singh was dismissed from his role as WFI president last year following prolonged protests from prominent wrestlers. He continues to face trial concerning the sexual harassment accusations from several women wrestlers.

The 68-year-old further claimed he was falsely implicated in the sexual harassment case as part of a conspiracy, alleging involvement from the Congress party aimed at framing him. He specifically cited Bhupinder Hooda and certain Haryana wrestlers, asserting they were vying for the WFI presidency.

"The Congress party orchestrated this conspiracy, primarily driven by Bhupinder Hooda and wrestlers from Haryana, who were targeting the position of WFI president. This is evident from Sakshi Malik's statements and many clarifications that have emerged," he asserted.

"The WFI presidency is not a nominated position; it undergoes formal elections. Each Union Territory and state has two representatives, totaling around 50 votes... The situation was entirely political, involving the Congress party, and even individuals from Canada participated... Yet, I never lost hope, and by God's grace, justice has been achieved," he concluded.