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Delhi Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh In Women Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case
['Sukriti Mishra']
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Notably, on July 2, the Court had reserved its verdict in the criminal case against the former WFI chief.
Senior Advocate Rebecca John had appeared on behalf of the women wrestlers, while Advocate Rajiv Mohan represented Brij Bhushan Singh.
The court had framed charges against Singh in May 2024 under provisions relating to sexual harassment.
The allegations stem from complaints made by several women wrestlers, who accused Singh of sexual harassment between 2016 and 2019 at the Wrestling Federation of India office, his official residence, and during overseas events.
Background of the CaseIn April 2023, seven wrestlers approached the Supreme Court to file an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for alleged sexual harassment.