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Vinesh Phogat vows appeal after Brij Bhushan acquittal
The Times of India··4 Aug
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal against a Delhi court's acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a long running sexual harassment case. A magistrate acquitted Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar on Monday, citing delay, inconsistencies and the post-incident conduct of the complainants during the two-year trial proceedings.
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What It Means For You
- Followers of the wrestlers' protest movement can track the appeal that Vinesh Phogat says will be filed as soon as possible.
- Anyone following sports governance reforms can see how the WFI oversight committee era case has reached its first verdict.
- Young athletes and their families may watch how harassment complaints against senior sports officials are handled through the legal process.
What's Happening
- A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and aide Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case.
- Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal, alleging the entire system had worked to protect Brij Bhushan throughout the case.
- The magistrate cited delay, inconsistencies and the post-incident conduct of the complainants in reaching the acquittal verdict.
The 2023 Jantar Mantar Protest That Started The Case
- Wrestlers first protested at Jantar Mantar in January 2023, later staging a second sit-in demanding Singh's arrest and removal from the WFI.
- Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against Singh in June 2023 covering sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation charges.
- The Delhi court reserved its verdict on July 2 after hearing final arguments from both prosecution and defence counsel.
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