Delhi HC refuses relief to former WFI chief Brij Bhushan in sexual harrasment case

The Delhi High Court on Aug 29 refused to provide any relief to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president in a sexual harassment case filed by at least six women wrestlers against him.

The court asked Singh's lawyer to submit a short note listing all his contentions for quashing the case.

Singh, a six-time MP has challenged the accusations and the trial court's order related to the framing of charges in the case.

His petition seeks to contest the legal proceedings in connection with the complaints filed by several women wrestlers. The petition also seeks to contest the continuation of proceedings against him.

The former WFI president has raised questions on the investigation calling it biased reflecting only the version of the victims seeking revenge against him.

Singh has contended that the charge sheet was filed before the trial court based on false and frivolous allegations.

Singh, who represented Gonda, Balrampur, and Kaiserganj was denied a ticket for this year's parliamentary elections after sexual harassment allegations by women wrestlers.

He stepped down as the WFI chief following mounting pressure after facing sexual harassment accusations.