Allahabad HC permits UP govt’s plea to withdraw case towards Brij Bhushan

The ruling gives substantial reduction to Singh, who has been entangled in a number of authorized points. Notably, he faces separate allegations of sexual harassment from a number of feminine wrestlers, together with distinguished athletes like Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. These allegations led to extended protests and authorized proceedings, with Singh constantly denying any wrongdoing. The withdrawal of the 2014 case might affect public notion and the trajectory of the continued authorized battles he faces.

Notably, on 3 March, a Delhi court docket will resume the recording of the assertion of one of many feminine wrestlers who accused Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president of sexual harassment.

In January, Delhi Police opposed Singh’s plea within the Delhi Excessive Courtroom to quash the proceedings associated to the sexual harassment case.

Whereas opposing the quashing of the case, the Delhi Police advised the court docket that the trial towards the BJP chief is in progress.

Singh had sought the quashing of the primary data report (FIR) and the proceedings, claiming that it was “false” and “frivolous”.

The excessive court docket’s determination underscores the complexities concerned in authorized proceedings towards political figures and highlights the discretionary energy of state governments in pursuing or withdrawing prison circumstances.

With IANS inputs