Wrestlers Protest: SC issues notice to Delhi Police over sexual harassment allegations on WFI president

The Supreme Court today issued notice to Delhi police and Government on the petition moved by top women wrestlers of the country, seeking registration of a FIR against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment.

A bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud remarked that the women wrestlers have raised serious allegations and require consideration by the Supreme Court.

“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 Court said in its order.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned that there are seven survivors including a minor as well.

“These are women wrestlers Milord. There are seven which includes a minor. There is a committee report which has not been made public. FIR is not being registered,” Sibal said.

“Please see the last complaint by the minor.. The young girl had won a gold medal,” he added.

The bench then examined the papers before agreeing to list the matter.

“Taken on board. The identity of the petitioners shall be redacted.. only the redacted part shall be made available in the public domain. Issue notice. Returnable on Friday. Liberty to serve the NCT Delhi. The complaints which form a part of an attachment in sealed cover shall again be re sealed shall be paced again together with Article 32 plea,” the Court ordered.

The wrestlers have been on a sit in protest at Janatar Mantar in Delhi seeking action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from January. They are back for the protest after three months as no action has been taken by the government even after assurance from sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur.