Following the acquittal, Singh dismissed the allegations as a manufactured political conspiracy. He claimed that the accusations were part of a broader, organized trend of false legal filings designed to secure money and political leverage. Addressing reporters, he stated that he never viewed himself as a criminal and described the judicial outcome as a vindication of his innocence. He further suggested that the movement led by prominent athletes against his tenure had transformed from a genuine protest into an opposition-backed campaign.
Despite the gravity of the accusations, which included charges under sections 354 and 354A of the Indian Penal Code, Singh insisted his public reputation remained intact throughout the proceedings. He rejected claims regarding administrative failures within the federation, asserting that oversight committees were fully functional during his leadership. While the legal chapter concludes with this acquittal, the case—which began with a 1,500-page charge sheet filed by Delhi Police in June 2023—remains a polarizing episode in Indian sports administration.
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