Court Clears Health Club Owner in Sexual Harassment Case Due to Lack of Evidence

A Delhi court acquitted health club owner Ashish Bansal of sexual harassment charges due to the complainant's vague and inconsistent allegations. The court found the prosecution's evidence inadequate for conviction, noting missing details and investigation gaps. Bansal claimed false accusations related to a separate dispute involving a co-owner.

A Delhi court has acquitted Ashish Bansal, a health club owner, of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation charges, citing insufficient evidence and vague accusations.

Judge Nishant Garg noted that the complainant's testimony lacked the detailed information needed for a conviction under relevant sections of the IPC.

The decision was influenced by inconsistencies in the complainant's account and a weak investigation that failed to establish essential facts, such as Bansal's alleged possession of obscene photos or the use of a stupefying substance.

(With inputs from agencies.)