The Supreme Court has decided to hear a petition filed by wrestlers alleging sexual harassment by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and a BJP MP.
The wrestlers have requested the filing of an FIR against Singh. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud acknowledged the gravity of the allegations and deemed them worthy of consideration by the apex 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.
This occurred after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the case and stated that the survivors include a minor.
“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. Please see the last complaint by the minor. The young girl had won a gold medal,” Sibal Said.
“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 Supreme Court ordered.
The protesting wrestlers sat at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to demand action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
