A Delhi court has granted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more time to respond to the appeal filed by four women wrestlers against his acquittal in a sexual harassment case, and has listed the matter next on October 28. New Delhi: A Delhi court at the Rouse Avenue Courts on Friday granted time to former Wrestling […]
Four women wrestlers have filed an appeal in a Delhi court challenging the acquittal of BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and co-accused Vinod Tomar, in a sexual harassment case. The appeal contends the trial court’s August 3 order was legally unsustainable and rested on ‘archaic and stereotypical assumptions’ about how victims of sexual assault are expected to behave.
Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has filed for an early hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding his plea to dismiss sexual harassment proceedings initiated by female wrestlers. The upcoming hearing on October 18, 2024, emphasizes the urgency for a timely resolution amid ongoing allegations.
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Today, On 28th August, Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has sought to quash sexual harassment charges made by wrestlers, appealing to the Delhi High Court to nullify the trial court proceedings, including the FIR and the charges framed against him. The trial court found sufficient evidence to charge Singh, who faces accusations from multiple women wrestlers. Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar also faces criminal intimidation charges.
The Rouse Avenue court recorded the testimony of a female wrestler in the sexual harassment case against former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The victim’s testimony will continue on September 10. No media access was allowed, and security for the victim was confirmed. Additional accusations and court proceedings were also addressed.