On August 3, 2026, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, along with co-accused and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar, in the high-profile sexual harassment case filed by prominent women wrestlers.
Key Takeaways from the Court Verdict
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Verdict & Ruling: Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwini Panwar delivered the ruling, stating that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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Reasons Cited by Defense/Court: The court noted major contradictions, unexplained delays, inconsistencies in the timelines and sequence of alleged incidents, and post-incident conduct that undermined the credibility of the claims.
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Brij Bhushan’s Response: Speaking to media after the ruling, Singh highlighted that he was “honourably acquitted,” reiterating his earlier stance that he had promised to hang himself if found guilty, but the court cleared him of all charges.
Legal Charges & Outcome
| Accused | Initial Charges Framed | Verdict |
| Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh | IPC Section 354 (outraging modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), and 506(1) (criminal intimidation) | Acquitted |
| Vinod Tomar | IPC Section 506(1) (criminal intimidation) and abetment | Acquitted |
