Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh declares innocence after court clears him
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, and he said he never felt guilty.
In a recent ruling, a Delhi court dismissed the sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who previously led the Wrestling Federation of India. The allegations had been lodged by women wrestlers, but the court determined there was insufficient evidence to convict. Following the acquittal, Singh affirmed his belief that the legal process delivered the correct outcome and maintained that he never felt any guilt.
He also recalled his earlier statement that he would have faced the harshest punishment if any claim proved true. The case had drawn significant media focus, highlighting issues of misconduct within Indian sports administration. Singh's remarks underscore his continued claim of innocence as the matter closes.
Why it matters
The verdict ends a prominent legal dispute involving a senior sports official and highlights accountability issues in Indian athletics.
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