logo
logo
  • Home
  • About Tripura
    • Tripura
    • Governon
    • Chief Minister
    • Council of Ministers
  • Tripura
  • National
  • International
  • Lifestyle
  • Spotlight
  • Sports
  • Jobs/Tender
  • Photo Album

Supreme Court issues notice to Delhi Police over wrestlers protest

By IBNS
Apr 25, 2023..

New Delhi/UNI: Observing that there are serious allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Saran in the petition filed by wrestlers who have represented India, and assuring the sportspersons of a hearing, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police.


A petition was filed by seven wrestlers in the Supreme Court seeking registration of a FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Saran, accusing him of sexually harassing women wrestlers including a minor who have represented India in world sporting events.

A bench of the Supreme Court, headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chadrachud issued a notice to Delhi Police on hearing the mentioning by Kapil Sibal, senior lawyer appearing for women wrestlers.

The CJI also admitted and noted in its order that "there are serious allegations made in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India and sexual harassment meted out to them. The matter requires consideration by this court.

"The identity of the petitioners shall be redacted. Only the redacted part shall be made available in the public domain. Issue notice to Delhi police, returnable on Friday. Liberty to serve the NCT Delhi," the Supreme Court said, in its order.

The plea was mentioned in the Supreme Court by top Indian wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik seeking a FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the petition before the Supreme Court, filed jointly by seven wrestlers for registration of an FIR against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He pointed out the wrestlers have been sitting on a protest

"Even on allegations of sexual assault, no FIRs (First Information Report) have been lodged. The young girl was 16 at the time, had won a gold medal," Sibal pleaded to the apex Court.

Sibal went on to argue that even the police can be prosecuted for not registering an offence of this nature.

Leave a Reply
Post comment
Related News
Modi invited to G7 Summit in Canada, Indian PM looking forward to meeting Carney
Jun 6, 2025 ..
S Jaishankar appreciates Central Asian partners for condemning Pahalgam terror attack
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Piyush Goyal, Antonio Tajani discuss India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Operation Sindoor reminds Pakistan of its shameful defeat: PM Modi in Katra
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Shashi Tharoor-led all-party Indian delegation meets US VP JD Vance, discusses counter-terrorism
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Newsletter

Subscribe For Northeast Herald News And Receive Daily Updates

logo

Northeast Herald starts its journey from Tripura state capital city Agartala to cover the entire Northeast region of India for the latest news, news photos, and the latest photos to promote the great cultural, historical and traditional identity of the region.

  • Twitter Icon
  • About Tripura
  • About Northeast
  • National News
  • Tripura News
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Spot Light
  • Article Us
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Top News
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Code of Ethic
  • Site Map
  • Rss Feeds

Copyright © Northeast Herald. All Rights Reserved