Serious allegations by wrestlers; Need consideration, says SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by grapplers seeking directions to Delhi Police to register an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Observing that the allegations are "serious", a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the matter "requires consideration" by the 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," SC observed.

The petitioners include a girl wrestler, as reported by ET on Tuesday. Representing the wrestlers, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said there are seven petitioners including a minor. He said the oversight committee constituted by the sports ministry had given a report which has not been made public till date. He informed the bench that the allegations against Singh are of sexual harassment and exploitation.


The bench ordered that the identity of the petitioners be redacted. Notices have been issued to the Delhi government and the Delhi Police.

"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 bench ordered.

Article 32 of the Constitution gives the right to individuals to petition SC for justice when they feel their fundamental rights have been deprived.