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Sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan gets rousing welcome after acquittal

Sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan gets rousing welcome after acquittal

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Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday received a grand welcome, with flower petals showered on his convoy using excavators, as he returned to his home district of Gonda for the first time after being acquitted in the sexual harassment case filed by wrestlers. Singh arrived at the international airport in Ayodhya by chartered aircraft, where supporters welcomed him with drums, music and slogans, reported PTI.  Thousands of supporters lined the route from the airport, while flower petals were showered on his convoy using excavators. Slogans of “Sher Aaya” (the lion has arrived) rang out, and fireworks were set off as hundreds of vehicles accompanied his convoy. The BJP leader is a former Lok Sabha MP from Gonda’s Kaisarganj constituency. In neighbouring Ayodhya, Singh travelled in an open jeep to the Hanumangarhi temple, where he offered prayers from outside and sought blessings from the seers. During the procession, his elder son and Gonda Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh waved a mace from the sunroof of the vehicle and declared …

“Entire system protecting Brij Bhushan,” says Vinesh Phogat on Ex-WFI chief’s acquittal

“Entire system protecting Brij Bhushan,” says Vinesh Phogat on Ex-WFI chief’s acquittal

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Hours after former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was acquitted by a Delhi court in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat said that they’ll appeal against the decision. “The female wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal this decision, and this will be done as soon as possible. We have not lost hope, and the wrestlers will continue their fight,” said Phogat in a social media post. Phogat noted that it took the women a lot of courage to speak up against a powerful leader and that they are anguished by the court’s decision. “It took a lot of courage for us to take to the streets and file an FIR against a powerful leader of the ruling party,” wrote Phogat. “Using his power and muscle, Brij Bhushan intimidated many girls into withdrawing their names. However, many female wrestlers stood up and fought against Brijbhushan in court. We are deeply anguished that the court did not find Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh guilty of the sexual assault …

Sooraj Pancholi reacts to scrutiny despite Jiah Khan case acquittal: ‘Protected her privacy despite everything’

Sooraj Pancholi reacts to scrutiny despite Jiah Khan case acquittal: ‘Protected her privacy despite everything’

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Sooraj Pancholi went through one of the most difficult phases of his life during the trial in Jiah Khan’s suicide case. The actor was, however, acquitted by the special CBI court after being found not guilty. Despite receiving a clean chit from the court, many on social media continue to question his innocence. In a recent Instagram post, the Hero actor responded to such trolls and slammed those who continue to doubt him despite the verdict. Sooraj Pancholi expressed frustration over scrutiny despite getting acquitted in Jiah Khan suicide case. (PTI) ‘Was only 20 years old when this incident happened’ He wrote, “To ALL the Media pages out there! Please explain what you believe remains “unanswered,” and kindly make sure your facts are accurate. I went through a 14-year court trial. The case was decided on the basis of facts, evidence and the law. I was acquitted, and there are no “unanswered questions” from the legal proceedings. All the court records and trial proceedings are publicly available for anyone who genuinely wants to understand the …

Muthanga verdict: Slain policeman’s family to appeal acquittal, calls judgment a “setback in every way”

Muthanga verdict: Slain policeman’s family to appeal acquittal, calls judgment a “setback in every way”

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The family of slain policeman K.V. Vinod has decided to challenge the acquittal of all the accused in the Muthanga land agitation case, describing the verdict as a “setback in every way” after a legal battle that stretched for 23 years. Speaking to The Hindu, K.V. Babu, Vinod’s brother and a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the family would study the detailed judgment of the Wayanad Principal Session Court before filing an appeal in the High Court. He said the verdict had shattered the family’s long-standing hope that those responsible for Vinod’s killing would be punished. “This is a setback in every way. We waited for more than 23 years for a verdict in the killing of his brother, and not even a single accused has been convicted,” Mr. Babu said., adding the outcome raises serious questions about the criminal justice system and the confidence ordinary people could have in it. “If this is what my family has experienced after losing a policeman , one can imagine what an ordinary citizen would think about …

Will file curative petition against youngster’s acquittal from 2017 Mugalivakkam child sexual assault-cum-murder case, T.N. govt. tells Madras High Court

Will file curative petition against youngster’s acquittal from 2017 Mugalivakkam child sexual assault-cum-murder case, T.N. govt. tells Madras High Court

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A Madurai-based advocate S. Venkatesh had sought a direction to the State government to file a curative petition in the Supreme Court. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) informed the Madras High Court that it intends to file a curative petition before the Supreme Court against the acquittal of engineering graduate from the 2017 sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old girl at Mugalivakkam in Chennai. A Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan recorded the submission made on behalf of the government and closed a writ petition filed by Madurai-based advocate S. Venkatesh who had sought a direction to the government to file a curative petition. According to the prosecution, the victim child had been subjected to aggravated sexual assault by her neighbour in an apartment complex before being murdered. He had hid the body in his house for a day before taking it out in a travel bag and dumping it under a bridge near Anakaputhur. The next day, he went back to …

2017 actress sexual assault case: Kerala govt moves HC against Dileep, others’ acquittal | Malayalam News

2017 actress sexual assault case: Kerala govt moves HC against Dileep, others’ acquittal | Malayalam News

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1 min readKochiFeb 27, 2026 07:22 PM IST The Kerala government on Friday moved an appeal in the Kerala High Court challenging the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep and others in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case. In its appeal, the state is also seeking enhancement of the punishment awarded to the six people sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in the case. Apart from Dileep, the eighth accused in the case, the trial court had also acquitted three others — Charley Thomas (A7), Sanil Kumar alias Mesthri Sanil (A9) and Sarath (A15). ALSO READ | ‘Mohanlal and Mammootty are puppets in master manipulator Dileep’s hands,’ Malayalam director Vinayan once alleged The trial court had convicted the first six accused in the case — Sunil also known as Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, Manikandan B, Vijesh V P, Salim H, and Pradeep. The appeal is likely to come up for hearing next week, a state government lawyer said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

CBI Court Reverses Bhupesh Baghel’s Acquittal In 2017 Fake Sex CD Case: Sources | India News

CBI Court Reverses Bhupesh Baghel’s Acquittal In 2017 Fake Sex CD Case: Sources | India News

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Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 21:14 IST The special court reversed the earlier magisterial order in the case of obscene video purportedly depicting Rajesh Munnat, who was then serving as the PWD minister. Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel. (File image) A Special CBI Court in Raipur on Saturday reversed a magistrate court’s order that had discharged former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the 2017 obscene video case linked to the alleged defamation of former cabinet minister and BJP leader Rajesh Munnat. The special court reversed the earlier magisterial order in the case of obscene video purportedly depicting Munnat, who was then serving as Public Works Department (PWD) minister in the Raman Singh-led Chhattisgarh government. In the same proceedings, the court also rejected the appeals filed by other accused—Kailash Murarka, Vinod Verma and Vijay Bhatia—who had challenged the trial court’s order framing of charges against them, sources said. The reversal by the special CBI court implies that Baghel will have to face trial in the case unless he gets relief from a higher court. The case …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Takht, SGPC express anguish over acquittal

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Takht, SGPC express anguish over acquittal

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Akal Takht acting jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, on Thursday asked the government to clarify who was responsible for the killing of Sikhs during the 1984 riots. Family member of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case victim speaks to the media as Rouse Avenue Court acquits former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the case. Reacting to the acquittal, the jathedar said that although Sajjan Kumar is still serving sentences in two Sikh cases and will remain in jail, his acquittal in one case raises serious questions about the sincerity and seriousness of the government’s investigating agencies. “His acquittal is tantamount to rubbing salt into the wounds of the Sikh community,” Gargaj said, adding that the victims kept pleading for justice, but their claims were ignored by the investigating agencies. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the acquittal is a grave injustice to the victim families who have been waiting for justice for nearly 41 years “The court’s decision has caused deep mental anguish to the victim’s families who have been fighting a long and painful battle …

Bhavana Menon BREAKS silence on actor Dileep’s acquittal, says ‘Not everyone is…’

Bhavana Menon BREAKS silence on actor Dileep’s acquittal, says ‘Not everyone is…’

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Kerala Actress Rape Case: Bhavana Menon BREAKS silence on actor Dileep’s acquittal, says ‘Not everyone is…’ Home News and Gossip Kerala Actress Rape Case: Bhavana Menon BREAKS silence on actor Dileep’s acquittal, says ‘Not everyo… Earlier this week, a Kerala court acquitted actor Dileep and sentenced six others to 20 years in prison for assaulting Bhavana in a moving car as she returned from a film shoot in Thrissur to Kochi. Kerala actress rape case: The survivor of the 2017 Kerala assault case, Bhavana Menon, has spoken out against actor Dileep’s acquittal by Kerala’s Ernakulam Sessions Court earlier this week. “After years of pain, tears, and emotional struggle, I have come to a painful realisation, ‘Not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law’,” said Bhavana in a long Instagram post. She further conveyed how distressed she was by rumours that the accused 1 was her personal driver. Kerala court acquits actor Dileep Earlier this week, …

Kerala to appeal against actor’s acquittal in high-profile 2017 assault incident

Kerala to appeal against actor’s acquittal in high-profile 2017 assault incident

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Dileep Case: Kerala to appeal against actor’s acquittal in high-profile 2017 assault incident Home News and Gossip Dileep Case: Kerala to appeal against actor’s acquittal in high-profile 2017 assault incident On Monday, the 2017 assault case on a South Indian actress saw Malayalam actor Dileep and three others getting released from their charges. Meanwhile, the six other accused were found guilty. On Monday, Malayalam actor Dileep was acquitted along with three others in the 2017 assault case on a South Indian actress. Six other accused were convicted. Immediately following the verdict, the Kerala government announced it would file an appeal against the decision. State Law Minister P. Rajeev stated that the current verdict did not provide complete justice to the victim, and therefore, the government would take further legal action. He stated that the government has always stood by the victim and will continue to do so. Kerala to appeal against Dileep in 2017 assault case According to PTI, …