The Delhi High Court Today (Aug 29) criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh for filing a plea to quash trial court proceedings related to the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers after the trial had already begun. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna on Thursday said that the plea by Singh appeared to be an oblique one to quash the case in its entirety after the commencement of trial against him.
The Delhi High Court on Today (Aug 28) granted four more weeks to the Centre to respond to a petition by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. The Centre had suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023, three days after it elected new office bearers, for allegedly not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions.
The Delhi High Court today restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association’s ad-hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India, following a plea by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian. The court ruled that the dissolution of the ad-hoc committee was unwarranted and allowed IOA to reconstitute it with multi-member expertise in international federations.
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Today, On 8th August, Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, challenging the legitimacy of the Wrestling Federation of India’s December elections, alleging interference in Olympic decisions. The court is yet to deliver a verdict despite urgency due to national interest. The WFI’s suspension and subsequent developments have also been outlined.
Today, On 21st May, A Delhi court charged BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh with sexual harassment based on allegations by female wrestlers. Singh pleaded not guilty, stating his readiness to face trial. He denied any wrongdoing and provided evidence of innocence. The next hearing is scheduled for June 1. Singh’s son has been granted a ticket for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Today, 20th May, A Delhi court postponed the decision on dropping the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP, to October 6. The case, brought by a minor female wrestler, was deferred after the victim retracted her statement. The judicial process reflects careful scrutiny, especially in cases involving minors.
A Delhi court is set to deliver a decision on the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint filed against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a minor wrestler on May 20. The court seeks clarification, as the police recommended dismissing the case due to lack of evidence, even though the minor wrestler withdrew her complaint. The case has sparked discussions about justice in sexual harassment cases in the sports community.
Today (18th April): BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh claims he was not in Delhi during alleged sexual harassment incidents involving female wrestlers. He requested further investigation, presenting an alibi in court. Six women accused him of various offenses, leading to a chargesheet in June 2023. The court will announce its decision on April 26, with ongoing legal proceedings.
Today(on 9th April), The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in response to a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India. The plea challenges the suspension of WFI, with the next hearing scheduled for May 28. This legal confrontation has significant implications for sports administration in India.
Today(on 2nd April), The Delhi High Court heard a petition from wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian regarding issues with the Wrestling Federation of India. The court directed the Centre and IOA to clarify their stance post-IOA committee dissolution. Justice Sachin Datta stressed the need for clarity and requested IOA’s explanation on the committee dissolution, setting the next hearing for April 10.