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Delhi Court reserved its verdict in the sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, with judgment scheduled to be delivered on August 3
A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its verdict in the criminal case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexually harassing women wrestlers.
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwini Panwar of the Rouse Avenue Courts reserved the matter after concluding final arguments advanced by the prosecution, the complainants, and the accused. The proceedings were conducted in camera. The court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on August 3.
Senior Advocate Rebecca John appeared on behalf of the women wrestlers, while Advocate Rajiv Mohan represented Brij Bhushan Singh.
The court had framed charges against Singh in May 2024 under provisions relating to sexual harassment. However, he was discharged in relation to the allegations made by one of the complainants (Victim No. 6).
Co-accused Vinod Tomar, former Assistant Secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India, was charged only under Section 506 Part I (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code concerning one complainant, while he was discharged of the remaining allegations.
Earlier in the proceedings, the trial court had dismissed Singh’s plea seeking further investigation and permission to make additional submissions at the stage of framing of charges. Singh had contended that he was not present in India on one of the dates when an alleged incident took place.
Both Singh and Tomar are currently out on bail.
The Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), and 506(1) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. Tomar was additionally booked under Section 109 (abetment) of the IPC.
The allegations stem from complaints made by several women wrestlers, who accused Singh of sexual harassment between 2016 and 2019 at the Wrestling Federation of India office, his official residence, and during overseas events.
Separately, the Delhi Police had filed a cancellation report in the POCSO case registered against Singh based on allegations made by a minor wrestler.
With the trial now concluded, the court will determine on August 3 whether Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar are to be convicted or acquitted in the case.
Background of the Case
In April 2023, seven wrestlers approached the Supreme Court to file an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for alleged sexual harassment. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud issued a notice to the NCT of Delhi in response to the plea. The Apex Court allowed the petitioners to submit additional documents in a sealed cover.
The top court had directed the Commissioner of Police (Delhi) to assess the threat level concerning the alleged minor victim in the Wrestling Foundation of India (WFI) sexual harassment case and take necessary security measures accordingly.
On June 15, 2023 the Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against Singh under Sections 354, 354A, 354D, and 506 of the IPC. His co-accused Vinod Tomar was charged under Sections 109, 354, 354A, and 506 of the IPC.
Bench: ACJM Ashwini Panwar
Hearing Date: July 2, 2026
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