Four women wrestlers challenge acquittal in Brij Bhushan harassment case

Four women wrestlers have contested the acquittal of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh in a sexual harassment case, contending that the court's order of acquittal is legally defective and cannot stand. The wrestlers have filed their challenge arguing that the judgment is erroneous and unsustainable in law, marking an escalation in the legal battle that has gripped India's wrestling community for months. The case stems from allegations of sexual harassment that emerged publicly when a group of wrestlers staged high-profile protests at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar in early 2023, demanding accountability and action against those accused of misconduct. Singh's acquittal had drawn sharp reactions from the wrestling community and civil society groups, with many questioning the adequacy of the investigation and evidence presented during the trial. The wrestlers' challenge now moves the matter into a new phase of legal proceedings, with the outcome likely to have significant implications for how sexual harassment complaints are handled in sports federations across India.