Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal
A Delhi court has granted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh additional time to respond to an appeal against his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. The appeal, filed by four women grapplers, challenges the lower court's decision to acquit him due to a lack of evidence.
Why it matters
This case is a significant legal development regarding high-profile sexual harassment allegations against a former political figure and the ongoing struggle for justice by Indian athletes.
A Delhi Court on Friday (October 9, 2026) granted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh time to file his reply to an appeal filed by four women grapplers against his acquittal in a sexual harassment case.
Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh had on September 28 issued notices to Mr. Singh, the State, and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.
On Friday (October 9, 2026), the judge granted Mr. Singh time to file a reply and posted the matter for October 28.
When the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decision
Judge Singh said that once the arguments commence, the proceedings will be held in camera.
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