Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Coverage of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the Nexus archive.
- Vinesh Phogat to challenge Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal in court
Vinesh Phogat, a Congress MLA and wrestler, along with other women wrestlers, plans to challenge the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. They have instructed their lawyers to file an appeal, stating their legal battle remains ongoing.
- Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief of harassment
An Indian court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a lawmaker, of harassment charges. Female athletes continue their legal battle, as the case sparked months of protests by top female wrestlers.
- Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes
A court in New Delhi acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Indian wrestling federation, of charges of sexual harassment and stalking by athletes. The verdict followed protests led by wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who accused Singh of misconduct, with the court citing inconsistencies in witness statements.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquittal: Vinesh Phogat, female wrestlers to appeal decision
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was acquitted, prompting Vinesh Phogat and female wrestlers to plan an appeal. The wrestlers accused the system of protecting Singh.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, aide Vinod Tomar acquitted in women wrestlers sexual harassment case
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his aide Vinod Tomar were acquitted in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers. Several wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sangeeta Phogat, had protested for months in New Delhi in 2023 demanding the arrest of the BJP leader.