Preliminary enquiry needed before FIR : Delhi Police to SC against WFI chief

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Singh, was accused of sexual harassment, and Delhi Police said Wednesday before the Supreme Court that a preliminary investigation would be required before filing a FIR.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi Police, submitted before the Supreme Court that preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Delhi Police apprised the court that the police felt that there were some issues which needed preliminary enquiry. However, Delhi Police clarified that it has no hesitation to lodge FIR immediately if the court orders.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the matter is scheduled to be heard on Friday and the bench will look at the entire material.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued notice to Delhi Police on the wrestler’s plea seeking an urgent hearing on a petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan.The court noted that there are serious allegation that is contained in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India.

“The complaints which were being given in sealed cover shall again be resealed and placed under the petition,” the court had said. The court had also clarified that the identity of the petitioners should be redacted for the purpose of this petition.
The court direction came when Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the wrestler’s plea seeking an urgent hearing on a petition requesting registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan.