Delhi court accepts police report to drop sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
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Updated 26 May 2025, 07:01 PM IST Mint Image
Delhi court accepts police report for cancellation of sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief filed by 'minor' complainant.
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