What the Brij Bhushan ruling means for women
What it is about
Who published it, and when
2 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 6 original reports
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com19:37
Last week, as news broke of the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers, the country immediately split into familiar camps.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com16:10first to report
Two of the six victims who had accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment turn hostile during trial; of the two, one says she had filed the complaint under pressure from two other victims
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India08:40
Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was found not guilty in a sexual harassment case, as the court uncovered potential political agendas behind the allegations. It noted connections between the complainants, a specific wrestling akhada, and political entities. Additionally, the court scrutinised the addresses shared by complainants and mentioned that a few maintained contact with Singh after the accusations were made.
- Times of India18:04
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India15:43
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat labelled Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a goon and criminal. She accused the BJP of supporting him despite sexual harassment allegations. Phogat questioned Singh's wealth and alleged land encroachment in Gonda. She drew parallels between past police actions and recent protests. The wrestler stated that money is used for atrocities against women.
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Times of India18:22
In a recent statement, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh highlighted the national recognition he gained from the allegations. He lamented that women wrestlers are no longer invited to public events, drawing an analogy to Kaikeyi's character in the Ramayana. Singh shared insights on his personal difficulties and past legal issues, noting his acquittal in a previous sexual harassment case.