New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

ACJM Ashwani Panwar held that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Brij Bhushan welcomed the verdict as an "honourable acquittal", saying, "Today, the court acquitted me with honour. It is a matter of happiness for me and my supporters."

Prominent wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik said they were disappointed and will challenge the decision. In a joint statement, they said, "The women wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal against this decision, and the appe...