Sexual harassment allegations: SC points discover to Delhi govt on plea of seven girls wrestlers
IMAGE: Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat at a press convention throughout their protest at Jantar Mantar. {Photograph}: Ravi Choudhary/PTI Picture
The Supreme Court docket on Tuesday issued notices to the Delhi authorities and others on a plea by seven girls wrestlers alleging non-registration of an FIR on their sexual harassment allegations in opposition to WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying these are “severe allegations” requiring its consideration.
The highest courtroom was initially of the view that the plea of the ladies wrestlers could also be listed for listening to on Friday. Nonetheless, after listening to some arguments from senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who talked about the matter, it determined to take up the case straightaway.
The bench mentioned usually, a treatment to strategy police is on the market underneath Part 156 (law enforcement officials’ energy to research cognisable circumstances) of the Code of Felony Process. “What are the costs,” the bench requested.
Sibal alleged that seven wrestlers, together with a minor, have made alleged sexual harassment allegations however no FIR has been lodged thus far regardless of the legislation being very clear on this facet.
“These are girls wrestlers…There are seven which embrace a minor. There’s a committee report which has not been made public. And no FIR is registered,” he mentioned.
Referring to judgements, the senior lawyer mentioned even a police personnel could be prosecuted for not registering an FIR in an offence of this nature.
Paying attention to the submissions, the bench mentioned, “There are severe allegations made within the petition by wrestlers who’ve represented India and sexual harassment meted out to them. The matter requires consideration by this courtroom.”
“(The plea) Taken on board. The id of the petitioners shall be redacted. Solely the redacted petition shall be made out there within the public area. Subject discover. Returnable on Friday. Liberty to serve the NCT…
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