Delhi court adjourns wrestlers’ appeal against Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal
First reported 9 Oct, 05:21 UTCUpdated 1d ago8 sources
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AI-generatedA Delhi court has granted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh additional time to respond to an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. The Delhi Police have asked for a 15‑day period to decide whether to file an appeal, and the case is being heard because the lower court had previously cleared Singh.
How the Left framed it
Left‑leaning outlets stress that the Delhi Police have not yet decided on an appeal and have requested 15 days to inform the court.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets highlight that the court gave Singh time to reply to the wrestlers’ appeal and note the prior acquittal, citing a lack of evidence as the reason.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning coverage offers a brief note that the court granted Singh time to reply, with one outlet shifting focus to a viral video rather than the legal proceedings.
What everyone reports
- Delhi court granted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh additional time to respond to an appeal.
- The appeal was filed by four women wrestlers.
- Delhi Police requested a 15‑day period to decide on filing an appeal.
- Singh had previously been acquitted in a sexual harassment case.
Where coverage differs
- Reason for the earlier acquittal – Economic Times says it was due to lack of evidence, other outlets do not specify.
- Right‑leaning coverage downplays the legal issue, with ABP Live focusing on a viral video instead of the court matter.
- Center outlets mention former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar’s involvement, which is omitted by left‑leaning reports.
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 8 outlets (Ollama Cloud) on 9 Oct, 16:55 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
Compare the headlines
How outlets on each side framed it
When the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decision
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been granted time by a Delhi court to reply to an appeal. This appeal was filed by four women wrestlers against his recent acquittal in a harassment case. A lower court previously acquitted Singh due to a lack of evidence presented in the case. The court will continue proceedings on…
Full coverage
8 outlets — tap a headline to read it at the source
- Sexual harassment case: Delhi court gives Brij Bhushan time to reply to acquittal challenge (opens The Times of India in a new tab)
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gets time to respond as court hears appeal against sexual harassment case acquittal (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been granted time by a Delhi court to reply to an appeal. This appeal was filed by four women wrestlers against his recent acquittal in a harassment case. A lower court previously acquitted Singh due to a lack of evidence presented in the case. The court will continue proceedings on…
- Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal in a sexual harassment case (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
A Delhi court on Friday granted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, additional time to respond to an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh had on September 28 issued notices to Singh, the state…
- Viral Video: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Talks to Anant Singh on a Video Call! (opens ABP Live in a new tab)
- Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
When the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decision
- Brij Bhushan Singh gets time to respond to plea against his acquittal in sexual harassment case (opens Scroll.in in a new tab)
The Delhi Police sought 15 days to decide if it will appeal against the order clearing the former Wrestling Federation of India chief.
- Delhi court adjourns wrestlers’ appeal against Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal (opens Mid-day in a new tab)
A Delhi court has adjourned the appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment and intimidation case. The next hearing is scheduled for October 28
- Six not enough: Brij Bhushan wants more medals, says wrestlers deserve more (opens India Today in a new tab)
Six not enough Brij Bhushan wants more medals says wrestlers deserve more
