# Delhi HC seeks WFI response on Vinesh Phogat's disciplinary plea

Delhi High Court seeks Wrestling Federation of India's response to Vinesh Phogat's plea against disciplinary actions.

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The Delhi High Court sought the Wrestling Federation of India's response on Tuesday to quash disciplinary proceedings initiated against wrestler Vinesh Phogat. [^1]

The Delhi High Court issued a notice on September 1, 2026, seeking responses from the Centre, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), and the Indian Olympic Association on a petition by wrestler Vinesh Phogat. [^2]

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who gave birth to a child in July 2025, filed a petition seeking a structured framework to facilitate the return of women athletes to competitive sports after pregnancy and maternity leave. [^3]

Phogat's lawyers, including senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao, submitted that the WFI failed to comply with the high court's July 6 direction to decide the May 9 show-cause notice within two weeks. [^4]

The disciplinary proceedings against Phogat were initiated pursuant to show-cause notices alleging indiscipline, violations of anti-doping regulations, and misconduct during the 2026 Asian Games selection trials. [^5]

The same bench issued notice in a separate petition by Phogat seeking implementation of a fair framework for women athletes returning to competitive sport following pregnancy and childbirth. [^6]

According to the plea, the eligibility criteria relied on performances in tournaments held during her maternity period, effectively penalising her for an absence over which she had no control. [^7]

Ms. Phogat sought directions for the formulation of a fair and structured framework for women athletes returning from maternity, transparent and objectively verifiable selection and nomination processes, as well as an alternative mechanism for athletes disadvantaged by maternity-related absences. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Delhi High Court sought the Wrestling Federation of India's response on Tuesday to quash disciplinary proceedings initiated against wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. The Delhi High Court issued a notice on September 1, 2026, seeking responses from the Centre, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), and the Indian Olympic Association on a petition by wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (The Hindu, News)
3. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who gave birth to a child in July 2025, filed a petition seeking a structured framework to facilitate the return of women athletes to competitive sports after pregnancy and maternity leave. (The Hindu, News)
4. Phogat's lawyers, including senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao, submitted that the WFI failed to comply with the high court's July 6 direction to decide the May 9 show-cause notice within two weeks. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. The disciplinary proceedings against Phogat were initiated pursuant to show-cause notices alleging indiscipline, violations of anti-doping regulations, and misconduct during the 2026 Asian Games selection trials. (Hindustan Times, News)
6. The same bench issued notice in a separate petition by Phogat seeking implementation of a fair framework for women athletes returning to competitive sport following pregnancy and childbirth. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. According to the plea, the eligibility criteria relied on performances in tournaments held during her maternity period, effectively penalising her for an absence over which she had no control. (The Hindu, News)
8. Ms. Phogat sought directions for the formulation of a fair and structured framework for women athletes returning from maternity, transparent and objectively verifiable selection and nomination processes, as well as an alternative mechanism for athletes disadvantaged by maternity-related absences. (The Hindu, News)

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