Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed against him by six women wrestlers, Bar and Bench reported.

Co-accused Vinod Tomar was also acquitted by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwini Panwar of Rouse Avenue Courts.

Commenting on the verdict, Singh said that the judgement was a matter of happiness for him and his supporters, ANI reported.

“On the first day, when my first statement came, I had said that if any verdict or any charge is proven, I will hang myself,” he was quoted as saying by the news agency. “Today, the court acquitted me with honour…Today is a happy day.”

#WATCH | Delhi | After being acquitted by Rouse Avenue Court in the women wrestlers alleged sexual harassment case, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says, "... On the first day, when my first statement came, I had said that if any verdict or any charge is proven, I will hang myself.… https://t.co/6O1R8Hj3p5 pic.twitter.com/hR1nsDnfBz— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2026

In January 2023, several Indian wrestlers, including medallists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, launched a protest against Singh, accusing him of intimidation and sexual harassment.

Seven complainants, including the minor, accused the BJP leader of demanding sexual favours for professional help...

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