Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment legal case
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Indian court acquits former wrestling federation chief of harassment charges
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Singh completed his parliamentary term.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), completed his parliamentary term in 2024. He was not selected to run for office again during this period.
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Delhi police charged Singh.
In 2023, the Delhi police charged Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. These allegations triggered months of protests in New Delhi that year, led by athletes such as Vinesh Phogat, Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik, and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia.
Singh, a former lawmaker from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), denied the allegations that he groped wrestlers and demanded sexual favors. His lawyer stated that the New Delhi court had found inconsistencies in witness statements and contradictions on major issues.
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Allegations against Singh triggered months of protests in New Delhi led by athletes.
In 2023, allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh triggered months of protests in New Delhi. These demonstrations were led by athletes, including Vinesh Phogat, Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik, and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia.
Vinesh Phogat stated that it required significant courage for the athletes to take to the streets and file a complaint against a powerful leader of the ruling party.