Delhi court acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Acquittal of a powerful figure in a sexual harassment case raises concerns about justice.
On August 3, 2026, Delhi court acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. ACJM Ashwini Panwar noted inconsistencies and contradictions in complainants' testimonies. The prosecution can appeal the verdict at the Delhi High Court. Protests against Mr. Singh occurred from 2016 to 2019, leading to an FIR in May 2023.
3 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
A Delhi court acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.
— NDTV
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