Delhi Court Approves Cancellation Report in POCSO Case Against Ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Under IPC and POCSO Act

Introduction

Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, a Delhi court approved the closure report presented by the Delhi Police in a sexual harassment case involving former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. This ruling essentially puts an end to the judicial process in this specific issue, which attracted a lot of public interest and spurred mass demonstrations among Indian wrestlers.

Background of the Case

The parent of a juvenile girl wrestler complained in April 2023 that Brij Bhushan Singh had molested his daughter sexually. The claims resulted in the POCSO Act case being registered under its intended protection of minors from sexual offenses. The case fit a larger slate of complaints against Singh, including separate charges by six adult female wrestlers.([ BBC][3] [LawChakra][4])

Closure Report and Police Investigation

The juvenile wrestler withdrew her claims during the inquiry, and her father came clean about submitting a bogus complaint in response to unfair treatment of his daughter. The 550-page closure report the Delhi Police sent in on June 15, 2023 said that no supporting evidence could be located to corroborate the claims. Citing the lack of evidence and the withdrawal of the allegation by the girl and her father, the report recommended the matter to be dropped.

Court Events and Approval of Closure Report

Additional Sessions Judge Gomiti Manocha heard the issue at the Patiala House Courts. During in-chamber sessions on August 1, 2023, the minor wrestler told the court she was happy with the police inquiry and did not contest the closing report. Reviewing the police report and the complainant’s claims, the court approved the closure report on May 26, 2025, declaring that insufficient evidence existed to continue further in the case.

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Effects of the Court’s Opinion

The court’s adoption of the closure report marks the official conclusion of the legal procedures in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Singh. In another lawsuit brought by six adult female wrestlers, Singh still faces accusations of stalking and sexual harassment, however. Singh has disputed all accusations made against him; these are continuing proceedings.

Public Reaction and Constant Protests:

The public and the wrestling community have responded differently to the POCSO case’s closing. Although some saw the court’s ruling as a lawful one based on the facts at hand, others worry about more general problems with sexual harassment in sports and the difficulties victims have when speaking out. Leading wrestlers among the demonstrations starting in 2023 are underlining the necessity of institutional reforms to guarantee athletes’ safety and well-being.

End

The adoption of the closing report in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Singh by the Delhi court represents a major turning point in the court of legal procedures against the former WFI chairman. Although the complaint’s retraction and lack of proof have ended this specific case, more general problems of sexual harassment in sports remain a major worry. The continuous instances and demonstrations highlight the need of establishing a safe and encouraging atmosphere for athletes so that claims are fully examined and justice is executed.