Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquittal: Vinesh Phogat, female wrestlers to appeal decision
Vinesh Phogat and other female wrestlers have announced their intention to appeal a Delhi court's decision to acquit former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges. The wrestlers expressed deep disappointment with the verdict, alleging that the legal system failed to protect them against a powerful political figure.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions regarding gender justice, political accountability, and the safety of athletes in India's sports administration.
Vinesh Phogat and other women wrestlers have decided to appeal the decision of acquitting former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed.
In a post on X, Ms. Phogat said, the women wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal this decision. “The female wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal this decision, and this will be done as soon as possible. We have not lost hope, and the wrestlers will continue their fight,” her post said in a X.
The MP and his aide Vinod Tomar were acquitted by a Delhi court on Monday (August 3, 2026).
Reacting to the acquittal, Ms. Phogat said it took a lot of courage for her and other women wrestlers to take to the streets and file an FIR against Mr. Singh, but we are deeply saddened that the court did not find Mr. Singh guilty.
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