A Delhi court has granted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a final opportunity to respond to an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging his acquittal in a sexual harassment case.
The Rouse Avenue Court has given Singh one week to file his reply, making it clear that no further extension would be granted. The court had issued notice on the appeal on September 28.
Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh is hearing the appeal, which challenges the acquittal of Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.
The wrestlers have questioned the trial court’s findings, seeking appellate intervention against the decision that cleared the two accused of the charges brought against them.
Appeal Challenges Trial Court’s Acquittal
The appeal arises from the trial court’s August 3 judgment acquitting Singh in the case. The four wrestlers have challenged the assessment of evidence and the conclusions drawn by the trial court, contending that the acquittal warrants reconsideration.
The challenge also concerns Tomar’s acquittal on the charge of criminal intimidation.
The sessions court had issued notice to Singh, Tomar and the State on September 28, seeking their responses to the appeal. The latest direction gives Singh a final opportunity to place his defence on record before t
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