Former Indian Wrestling Chief Acquitted in Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges, a decision that has been met with both relief from his supporters and a vow to appeal from the accusers.
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Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief of harassment
While the court ruled in lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's favor, female athletes say their legal battle is not over. The case sparked months of protests by India's leading female wrestlers.
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A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The acquittal came in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh under several IPC sections. The court had previously ordered framing of charges for sexual harassment and intimidation. Both accused were out on bail during the trial proceedings.
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Read full article →Brij Bhushan's acquittal in sexual harassment case a 'slap in opponents' face': WFI chief
The remarks came hours after a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan and co-accused Vinod Tumar in the case filed by the women wrestlers.
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Read full article →Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes
A court in New Delhi acquitted the former head of the Indian wrestling federation on Monday of charges of sexual harassment and stalking brought by medal-winning athletes, his lawyer said. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 69, a former lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had been accused by some women wrestlers of groping and demanding sexual favours, allegations that he denied. The case triggered weeks of demonstrations in 2023 led by top wrestlers, inc...
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The case stemmed from allegations of sexual harassment made by six women wrestlers, including Olympian Vinesh Phogat. It sparked nationwide protests, multiple court proceedings and intense public debate.
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He was accused of groping and demanding sexual favours
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