An FIR against Indian Association of Physiotherapists Joint Secretary (East Zone) Dr Joji John has come under public scrutiny after the complainant and her legal team addressed journalists at the Press Club of India. The woman physiotherapist alleged that a professional relationship developed into a personal relationship involving assurances concerning her career and personal commitments. Her lawyers raised concerns about the investigation and sought access to relevant documents. The allegations remain unproven, and no response from Dr Joji John or the IAP was included in the supplied material.
FIR Against IAP Joint Secretary Dr Joji John: Complainant, Lawyers Seek Fair Probe at Press Club
A woman physiotherapist and her legal team addressed the Press Club of India, outlining allegations against Dr Joji John and concerns regarding the ongoing investigation.
An FIR against Indian Association of Physiotherapists Joint Secretary (East Zone) Dr Joji John has triggered public scrutiny after the complainant addressed journalists in Delhi.
The woman physiotherapist, accompanied by Legal Advisor Hiten Mehta, Advocate Kruti Bhavsar and Advocate Eshna Kumar, presented her account and raised questions about investigative procedure.
According to the complainant’s account, FIR No. 0241 concerns allegations arising from a relationship that allegedly began with professional guidance, career support and networking assistance.
She alleges that contact with Dr Joji John began through Facebook Messenger in August 2025, when he presented himself as a senior professional offering career guidance.
Over time, she claims, their interaction moved beyond professional boundaries, while assurances concerning career growth, professional recognition, opportunities and personal commitments contributed to her trust.
According to the complaint, Dr Joji John later arranged her travel to Delhi in March 2026, where she alleges personal and sexual relations were established.
BNS Section 69 and the legal context
The supplied account identifies Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addressing sexual intercourse allegedly obtained through specified deceitful means or unfulfilled marriage promises.
India Code states that Section 69 includes inducement or false promises involving employment or promotion among defined “deceitful means,” while prescribing imprisonment extending to ten years.
A September 23 UNI report, however, states FIR No. 0241 also includes BNS Sections 75 and 79, creating a discrepancy with the supplied draft itself.
UNI also reported that the case was registered at IGI Airport Police Station. An IAP webpage identifies Dr. Joji M. John as Joint Secretary (East Zone).
Complainant raises concerns over FIR record
During the Press Club of India briefing, the complainant alleged that certain information communicated to the investigating officer was not reflected in the FIR as recorded.
She further alleged that she was made to consume something without her knowledge, adding that this claim had also been communicated to police during the investigation.
The complainant said the episode seriously affected her mental health and that she experienced depression for an extended period before gradually feeling mentally stronger afterwards.
She told journalists that she is now seeking a fair investigation, appropriate legal action and proper consideration of all information she says was supplied to investigators.
Hiten Mehta and lawyers seek documents, impartial investigation
Hiten Mehta, Advocate Kruti Bhavsar and Advocate Eshna Kumar of Bhavsar and Mehta & Co briefed journalists regarding the allegations and investigation-related concerns raised publicly.
They said the complainant has cooperated with investigators but has not yet received a copy of the charge sheet, and requested access to relevant investigation documents.
Copies of the FIR and other complaint-related documents were also shared with journalists attending the press conference, according to the material provided to Sprouts News.
The allegations remain unproven, and the investigation is ongoing. No response from Dr Joji John or the Indian Association of Physiotherapists was included in the supplied material.
What happens next in the Dr Joji John FIR
Further developments will depend on the investigation, documentary evidence and any subsequent court proceedings, including scrutiny of the complainant’s allegations and the accused person’s response.
Sprouts News will treat all allegations as claims unless established through evidence and judicial findings, while continuing to track official developments in the case closely.
