Based on the complaints filed by the six wrestlers, Delhi police registered a first information report (FIR) against Singh on June 15, 2023.
The Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh, a six-time MP, under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
One of the wrestlers, a minor, later withdrew her complaint.
In May last year, a Delhi Court accepted the Delhi Police’s cancellation report, closing the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case filed by the minor.
The court on July 2 had reserved the order for August 3 after completion of the final arguments in the case.
Speaking to reporters outside the court, Singh said the court had “honourably” acquitted him and Tomar.
“On the first day, I had said that if any allegation against me was proved, I would hang myself. The court has now honourably acquitted me. I am happy and grateful to my lawyers,” he said.
“For now, this is all I can say. I will comment further after going through the court’s reasoned order,” the ex-BJP MP added.
Public prosecutor Manish Rawat, however, said that after examining the detailed order, “appropriate action” would be taken before the higher courts.
The prosecution can challenge the magisterial court’s verdict before the Delhi High Court.