The wrestlers' protest began on 18 January 2023, when Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia led a sit-in over allegations that WFI chief Brij Bhushan S…
They alleged that WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexually harassed women wrestlers and abused his authority. He denied every allegation.
It formed a five-member committee to investigate. The wrestlers said they were not consulted. Its report, filed 5 April, was never made public.
The Supreme Court issued notice on 25 April. Police registered two FIRs on 28 April, one on a minor's complaint. The minor's identity is protected by law.
Police detained the wrestlers as they tried to march to the new Parliament and cleared the protest site.
A chargesheet against Brij Bhushan and Vinod Tomar, and a closure report in the POCSO case. A chargesheet is not a finding of guilt.
He may not leave the country without permission or influence witnesses. Bail says nothing about guilt.
Sakshi Malik announced her retirement. Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri on 22 December.
The ministry cited procedural lapses after nationals were announced in Gonda. The suspension was revoked in March 2025.
The charges were not proved beyond reasonable doubt. Reports of the judgment say it called the allegations fabricated; the complainants dispute that.
Notice issued on 28 September. Singh got a final chance to reply on 28 October. No conviction has been entered.
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