Supreme Court verdict is not a setback, protest will continue: Wrestlers | More sports News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: After the Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings on a plea by three women wrestlers, who have levelled sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan, the wrestlers said that they will continue the protest.
The wrestlers also claimed that the top court’s decision is not a setback and they will decide the future course of action after consulting their seniors.
Wrestlers’ Protest: Live Updates
“We respect the Supreme Court order, protest will continue,” Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said. “The Supreme Court order is not a setback, it did what it could in this matter,” she added.
“We have all options open, and will decide after consulting seniors,” Vinesh Phogat said.
The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan, alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.
The wrestlers also claimed that the top court’s decision is not a setback and they will decide the future course of action after consulting their seniors.
Wrestlers’ Protest: Live Updates
“We respect the Supreme Court order, protest will continue,” Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said. “The Supreme Court order is not a setback, it did what it could in this matter,” she added.
“We have all options open, and will decide after consulting seniors,” Vinesh Phogat said.
The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan, alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.
However, the top court closed the proceedings, noting that FIRs have been registered and the seven complainants have been provided adequate security.
A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud refused to entertain an oral plea by the counsel representing the wrestlers that the ongoing probe be monitored by a retired or a serving high court judge.
“You came here with specific prayers for registration of FIR and security for the complainants. Now both of your prayers have been addressed.
“If you have any further grievances, you can very well approach the high court or the jurisdictional magistrate,” the bench said, adding that it is closing the proceedings for now.
(With inputs from PTI)
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