A press conference was held at the Press Club of India in New Delhi regarding the FIR filed against Dr. Joji John, Joint Secretary (East Zone) of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP). During the conference, the complainant, a female physiotherapist, and her lawyers presented the allegations, the investigation process, and points allegedly omitted from the FIR.
According to FIR No. 0241, the complainant has filed a complaint against Dr. Joji John under sections 69, 75, and 79 of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), 2023. The complaint alleges that the contact, which began in August 2025 through Facebook Messenger, escalated from professional guidance and career assistance to a personal and emotional relationship.
According to the complainant, she was given assurances regarding career guidance, professional networking, and opportunities in the field of physiotherapy, which increased her confidence. The FIR alleges that the two met after traveling from Ahmedabad to Delhi in March 2026, and that they developed a personal and sexual relationship during this time. At the press conference, the complainant claimed that some important points of her complaint were not recorded in the FIR, even though she had informed the investigating officer about them. She also alleged that during one of the meetings, she was given something to drink without her knowledge, and this was also reported to the police.
The complainant stated that the entire incident had a serious impact on her mental health and that she suffered from prolonged depression. She demanded a fair investigation and appropriate action. The complainant’s lawyers, Hiten Mehta, Advocate Kriti Bhavsar, and Advocate Eshna Kumar of Bhavsar & Mehta & Co., briefed the media on the FIR and the allegations contained in the complaint. The lawyers stated that the complainant is cooperating with the investigation, but she has not yet been provided a copy of the charge sheet.
The lawyers demanded an impartial investigation into all aspects of the case and the provision of necessary documents related to the investigation. Copies of the FIR and documents related to the complaint were also presented to the media at the press conference. The investigation is ongoing. The accused’s version of the allegations was not presented at this press conference.
