What's going on with Brij Bhushan Acquittal

A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case.

The case began with protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar in April 2023 led by Olympians Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, demanding Singh's arrest and WFI dissolution.

Delhi Police registered two FIRs against Singh on April 28, 2023, including one under the POCSO Act based on a minor wrestler's allegation.

A chargesheet was filed on June 15, 2023, against Singh and Tomar under IPC provisions including sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation.

After the verdict, Vinesh Phogat said the fight for justice was not over and that the wrestlers would appeal in a higher court.

A Delhi court acquitted former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

The case involved allegations of sexual harassment by the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

The acquittal means Singh faces no legal consequences in this case.

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case.

Court also cleared former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case.

Acquittal comes after three years of legal proceedings.

Singh said to NDTV, 'Conspirators have been unmasked.'