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'Entire system working to protect Brij Bhushan': Vinesh Phogat on ex-MP's acquittal

Women wrestlers led by Vinesh Phogat announced plans to appeal the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Affected◉ India◉ IN-DL◉ IN-KA◇ Bajrang Punia▪ Indian Wrestling Federation◇ Sakshi Malik◇ Vinod Tomar▪ Women wrestlers▪ Wrestling Federation of India◇ Ashwani Panwar◇ Ashwini Panwar▪ Bharatiya Janata Party◇ Brijbhushan Sharan Singh◇ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh◇ Brij Bhushan Singh
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Women wrestlers led by Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang PuniaIndiaSeeking to overturn acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The complainant wrestlers, including Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, rejected the Delhi court’s acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar on sexual harassment charges, announcing plans to appeal the verdict in higher courts.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh / WFI leadershipIndiaWelcomed acquittal, maintains innocence

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh welcomed the Delhi court’s acquittal in the sexual harassment case brought by six women wrestlers, framing the verdict as vindication; the WFI leadership echoed the position as the case is set to move to appellate review.

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  • Delhi judicial system / higher courts — appellate review · weeks
  • Wrestling Federation of India — governance pressure · weeks
  • Indian women wrestlers / athletes — trust erosion · weeks

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'Entire system working to protect Brij Bhushan': Vinesh Phogat on ex-MP's acquittal — Prism