Today (7th March): The Wrestling Federation of India has informed the Delhi High Court of its decision to retract a circular related to Olympics selection trials, following a petition challenging the process. The Court directed trials to proceed as per the circular, emphasizing ensuring eligible athletes’ participation. The petitioners, prominent wrestlers, assert the WFI’s lack of authority and manipulation of selection processes, with a hearing scheduled for April 26.
In a recent development, Delhi’s Patiala House Court has delayed its decision on the cancellation report submitted by the Delhi Police in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The case was initiated […]
Delhi Court Hears Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former WFI Chief: Oversight Committee’s Report Termed “Eyewash” In the ongoing case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers, the oversight committee’s report on the allegations has come under scrutiny. Senior Advocate Rebecca John, representing […]
Supreme Court Upholds Stay on Wrestling Federation of India Elections In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided not to meddle with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s ruling that put a stay on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. The directive came from a bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and […]
In a recent development, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has been granted interim bail until July 20 by a Delhi court. The bail is related to a sexual harassment case filed against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan […]
