The Supreme Court was apprised about the need for a preliminary inquiry before registering first information report (FIR) over the sexual harassment allegations which were raised by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud along with Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha were informed by the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on the need of preliminary inquiry as he appeared on behalf of Delhi Police.
The mentioning was made in a plea filed by the wrestlers seeking registration of FIR against Singh.
The SG has submitted that there should be some preliminary enquiry on which an FIR can be registered.
CJI Chandrachud however told the SG thaty they can not do anything unless they are furnished with some material.
The CJI asked for furnishing the material by Friday.
Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal who represented wrestlers said that they have an additional affidavit on what has happened thereafter.
The Court then posted the case for consideration in April 28, Friday.
The wrestlers have been on a sit in protest at Janatar Mantar in Delhi seeking action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh