National · 35 updates
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.
Introspect: Brij Bhushan Singh to accusers after relief in sex harassment case
The 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.
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. Singh stated he always believed justice would be served and "never felt guilty". He reiterated his claim that the allegations were part of a conspiracy against him. The court acquitted both individuals after reviewing the chargesheet.
The prosecution examined 32 witnesses and concluded evidence in May 2026
Vinesh Phogat's remarks came after Brij Bhushan was acquitted in the sexual harassment case lodged by six women wrestlers against him and secretary Vinod Tomar.
The entire system and the entire system have been working to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestler said in a post
BJP leader Brij Bhusan Singh speaks to NDTV after his acquittal in sexual harassment case
The remarks came hours after a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan and co-accused Vinod Tumar in the case filed by the women wrestlers.
After the verdict, Vinesh Phogat said the fight for justice was not over and that the wrestlers would not give up.
Congress MLA and wrestler Vinesh Phogat has said that she and other women wrestlers will challenge the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to file an appeal, saying their legal battle is far from over.
A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The sexual harassment case involved allegations from several women wrestlers. Suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar was also found not guilty. The trial concluded after three years with the court examining many witnesses. This verdict follows months of protests by prominent wrestlers demanding justice.
After the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinesh Phogat stated that wrestlers who had filed a sexual harassment case will appeal against the court's decision.
Additional chief judicial magistrate Ashwini Panwar cleared Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar of insufficient evidence
WFI chief Sanjay Singh also welcomed the verdict and said, “These allegations were baseless. Our wrestling has suffered greatly because of these accusations”
Singh, a former Lok Sabha MP from Gonda’s Kaisarganj constituency, was accompanied by supporters during the roadshow.
Brij Bhushan gets hero's welcome in UP's Gonda after acquittal in wrestlers' case
A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
What Brij Bhushan's lawyers said after his acquittal in sexual harassment case
A Delhi court last week acquitted former BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh Brij Bhushan Singh for lack of evidence, two years after the trial began.
Last week, a Delhi court acquitted Singh, former BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, and Vinod Tomar, former WFI assistant secretary, for lack of evidence, two years after the trial began.
Sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan false, fabricated: Delhi court
Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was found not guilty in a sexual harassment case, as the court uncovered potential political agendas behind the allegations. It noted connections between the complainants, a specific wrestling akhada, and political entities. Additionally, the court scrutinised the addresses shared by complainants and mentioned that a few maintained contact with Singh after the accusations were made.
In a recent statement, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh highlighted the national recognition he gained from the allegations. He lamented that women wrestlers are no longer invited to public events, drawing an analogy to Kaikeyi's character in the Ramayana. Singh shared insights on his personal difficulties and past legal issues, noting his acquittal in a previous sexual harassment case.
In August, a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case.
When the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decision