Delhi court issues notice on women wrestlers’ appeal against Brij Bhushan’s acquittal

A Delhi court on Monday (September 28, 2026) issued notice on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers against a magistrate’s verdict acquitting former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case.

The criminal appeal, filed on Friday (September 25, 2026) , also challenges the acquittal of former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar on the charge of criminal intimidation in the case.

Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh issued notice to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar and the State. The matter has been posted for further proceedings on October 9, 2026.

On August 3, 2026, the magisterial court acquitted Mr. Singh, a former BJP MP, in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, a world championships medallist, citing lack of evidence. The court has also acquitted Mr. Tomar.