A Delhi court acquits former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. The acquittal is delivered by the Rouse Avenue court on Monday, with the proceedings following a trial that lasted more than two years. Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet in June 2023 after an FIR was registered following a protest by women wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in early 2023. The allegations related to Singh’s tenure as WFI chief and involved complaints by six women athletes. Police charged Singh with offences including sexual harassment, assault, stalking and criminal intimidation under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The court had previously ordered framing of charges and held arguments from both the prosecution and defence before reserving the judgment for August 3. During the trial, both accused were reported to be on bail. After the verdict, Singh states he is happy and indicates he will review the detailed judgment before making further comments, according to one outlet’s report.
Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in wrestlers’ harassment case
A Delhi court acquits former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. Th...
- A Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case brought by women wrestlers.
- Delhi Police registered the FIR after women wrestlers protested at Jantar Mantar in early 2023, alleging misconduct during Singh’s WFI tenure.
- Delhi Police filed a chargesheet in June 2023; outlets report charges under multiple IPC sections including sexual harassment, assault, stalking and criminal intimidation.
- The case involves allegations by six women athletes and follows a trial lasting over two years.
- The acquittal comes after the court hears arguments from both sides and the verdict is delivered on August 3, with both accused reported to be on bail during proceedings.
The matter pertains to allegations of sexual harassment made by six women athletes when BJP leader Singh was the chief of the wrestling federation.
1 hour agoA Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. The acquittal came in a high-profile sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers. This verdict followed extensive protests and a lengthy legal process over two years. Singh expressed happiness and thanked his legal team for their dedicated efforts. He stated he would await the detailed judgment before commenting further.
1 hour agoThe case is linked to an FIR registered by Delhi Police following a protest by women wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, where allegations of sexual harassment during Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's tenure as WFI chief were raised.
1 hour agoSeveral renowned wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sangeeta Phogat had protested for months in New Delhi in 2023, demanding the arrest of the BJP leader
2 hours agoA Delhi court acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.
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