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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by grapplers seeking directions to Delhi Police to register an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh..
Observing that the allegations are "serious", a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the matter "requires consideration" by the court...
"There are serious allegations made in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India and sexual harassment meted out to them..
Representing the wrestlers, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said there are seven petitioners including a minor..
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