The Brij Bhushan Case Appeal Hearing has been deferred to September 28 at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi. Four women wrestlers are challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The matter was listed before Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, but could not be taken up because the judge was unavailable.Key HighlightsFour women wrestlers have challenged the Brij Bhushan acquittal.The next hearing is scheduled for September 28.The appeal challenges the trial court’s August 3 judgment.The wrestlers have raised concerns about how the evidence was assessed.Women Wrestlers Challenge AcquittalThe women wrestlers appeal follows the August 3 judgment of the Delhi trial court. The court had acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers.The appeal has been filed before a Sessions Court in Delhi. The wrestlers have argued that the trial court did not properly assess the evidence presented during the case.Their petition also challenges the acquittal of Tomar on allegations related to criminal intimidation.The latest development means the wrestlers appeal hearing September 28 will now be the next important date in the case.What the Wrestlers Have ArguedAccording to the petition, the wrestlers have questioned the trial court’s approach to the statements and conduct of the complainants.They have argued that the judgment relied on assumptions about how a person facing sexual harassment should behave. The petition also says the court gave importance to issues such as delayed complaints, continued professional contact and differences in recalling dates and locations.“The petition filed by the wrestlers claimed that the trial court order applied the ‘ideal victim standard’ throughout.”These are arguments made by the appellants and will be considered by the court during the appeal proceedings.Background of Brij Bhushan Singh CaseThe Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case began after six women wrestlers accused Singh of sexual harassment in 2023, when he was WFI president. Police later filed a chargesheet against him.The trial court examined 32 prosecution witnesses. Two complainants later turned hostile, while charges were not framed on allegations made by another complainant.On August 3, the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and Tomar. Following the judgment, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women would challenge the decision in a higher court.The Delhi court Brij Bhushan case will now move forward with the appeal hearing scheduled for September 28.Also Read : Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Singh’s Acquittal in Sexual Harassment Case
