4 wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan’s acquittal, call trial court verdict ‘archaic, stereotypical’
They argue the judgment was based on outdated assumptions and inadequate evidence, with a hearing set for September 26.
Four female wrestlers in India have filed a criminal revision petition in a Delhi court, challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. The petition, filed by senior advocate Rebecca John, argues that the trial court's August 3rd judgment was "archaic" and based on "stereotypical assumptions."
The petition also claims that the court relied on "conjectures and surmises" rather than a fair, evidence-based assessment, and failed to understand why victims of workplace sexual harassment may choose to remain silent to protect their employment. The case is scheduled for hearing on September 26th.
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