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.
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 […]
