Wrestlers Protest: Wrestlers win in Supreme Court, Delhi Police to file FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

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Wrestlers Protest: President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh A hearing was held in the Supreme Court on Friday in the matter of registering an FIR against the wrestlers protesting. Where the Delhi Police agreed to register an FIR. On behalf of the Delhi Police, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha that by today (April 28) evening Delhi Police would register an FIR on the complaint of the wrestlers.

SC directs Delhi Police to provide security to victimized women wrestlers

A bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha was hearing a plea alleging non-registration of FIRs against Brij Bhushan Singh on allegations of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers. The bench also directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to conduct a threat assessment and provide adequate security to a minor girl who is an alleged victim of sexual assault.

Supreme Court begins hearing wrestlers’ petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan

Delhi Police tells the Court that they will register an FIR. pic.twitter.com/chVSkFn6ye

— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2023

Kapil Sibal expressed concern over the safety of women wrestlers

During the hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged the Supreme Court to issue directions to provide security to women wrestlers under the supervision of a retired judge. He said that a special task force should be deployed for his security. Kapil Sibal said that he is concerned about the safety of women wrestlers. They have evidence that the Railers sitting on the dharna are in danger. During this, SG Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of Delhi Police, says that the police can solve all these concerns.

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