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Brij Bhushan Singh acquitted in wrestlers harassment case
The Hindu··3 Aug
A Delhi court on August 3 acquitted former WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. Aide Vinod Tomar was also acquitted; the court cited unexplained delay, inconsistencies and post-incident conduct of complainants. Public prosecutor Manish Rawat said appropriate action would be taken before higher courts after examining the order.
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What It Means For You
- Women wrestlers and sports administrators can follow whether prosecutors appeal after a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
- Anyone who followed the 2023 Jantar Mantar protest can see the judicial outcome after a 1,000-page chargesheet and Supreme Court intervention.
- Young athletes may watch how federation governance and harassment complaints are handled after the WFI oversight committee probe.
What's Happening
- A Delhi court on August 3 acquitted former WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.
- Aide Vinod Tomar was also acquitted; the court cited unexplained delay, inconsistencies and post-incident conduct of complainants.
- Public prosecutor Manish Rawat said appropriate action would be taken before higher courts after examining the detailed order.
Delhi Court Clears Former WFI Chief
- Wrestlers including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia protested for months in 2023 demanding Singh's arrest.
- Police filed an FIR after Supreme Court intervention in May 2023 and submitted a 1,000-page chargesheet in June.
- A separate case involving a minor wrestler was closed last year after police sought cancellation citing lack of corroborative evidence.
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