Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case

Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.

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.

Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes  Dawn

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.

Several 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

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 f