🔥 Trending Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Acquitted in Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case

The Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquittal case refers to the recent decision by a Delhi court to acquit former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in a sexual harassment case ⁴⁷⁹. He was accused by six women wrestlers of sexual harassment ²³⁸.

Background of the Case

The allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh first emerged more than three years ago ³. Six women wrestlers filed complaints against him, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by the police ²⁸. The Delhi Police subsequently filed a chargesheet against Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar, a former WFI assistant secretary, in 2023, for offenses including sexual harassment, molestation, and criminal intimidation ⁶⁷.

The case garnered significant national attention in India, with protests by wrestlers demanding action against Singh ⁵.

The Acquittal

On Monday, August 3, 2026, a Delhi court acquitted both Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar ⁴⁷¹⁰. The court's decision stated that the prosecution had "failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt" ¹. This brought an end to the criminal proceedings in what was described as one of Indian sport's most closely watched legal battles ⁵.

Reasons for Acquittal (as cited by defense)

While the full judgment details are awaited, reports indicate that Singh's counsel highlighted "inconsistencies, contradictions, and delays" in the prosecution's case as factors contributing to the acquittal ⁹. The court heard arguments from both the prosecution and the defense before reaching its conclusion ⁶.

Reactions to the Acquittal

Following the acquittal, one of the prominent wrestlers who had accused Singh, Vinesh Phogat, stated that an appeal would be filed against the court's decision ³. This indicates that the legal proceedings related to the case may continue.