Brij Bhushan welcomed the verdict as an "honourable acquittal", saying, "Today, the court acquitted me with honour. An FIR was lodged by Delhi Police based on a complaint given by women wrestlers. They expressed disappointment over the court's verdict, saying several women wrestlers had remained firm and continued with the legal battle. "Many female wrestlers stood firm and continued the legal battle against Brij Bhushan. "From the very beginning, the entire establishment, the government, and the system have been working to shield Brij Bhushan.