# Delhi High Court Asks WFI for Stand on Vinesh Phogat Petition

Delhi High Court seeks Wrestling Federation of India's position on Olympian Vinesh Phogat's legal challenge to disciplinary notices.

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The Delhi High Court asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to clarify its position on a petition filed by Olympian Vinesh Phogat. [^1]

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, FSSAI, and other authorities on 2026-08-31, directing them to file responses within four weeks, and listed the matter for further hearing on November 5. [^2]

The Delhi High Court on 2026-08-31 sought responses from the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a petition by AWL Agri Business Ltd challenging FSSAI's prohibition on the manufacture and sale of its Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil over alleged misleading label claims. [^3]

The petition challenges two show-cause notices and disciplinary proceedings issued against Olympian Vinesh Phogat. [^4]

According to the petition filed by AWL Agri Business Ltd, FSSAI issued a show-cause notice to the company on 2026-07-17 alleging violations of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, and the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. [^5]

AWL Agri Business Ltd challenged FSSAI's action regarding two claims on its product packaging: '100% Veg' and 'Cholesterol Free - For Healthy Lifestyle'. [^6]

The Delhi High Court scheduled the next hearing on the matter for September 29, 2026. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Delhi High Court asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to clarify its position on a petition filed by Olympian Vinesh Phogat. (Mid-day, News)
2. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, FSSAI, and other authorities on 2026-08-31, directing them to file responses within four weeks, and listed the matter for further hearing on November 5. (The Hindu, News)
3. The Delhi High Court on 2026-08-31 sought responses from the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a petition by AWL Agri Business Ltd challenging FSSAI's prohibition on the manufacture and sale of its Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil over alleged misleading label claims. (The Hindu, News)
4. The petition challenges two show-cause notices and disciplinary proceedings issued against Olympian Vinesh Phogat. (Mid-day, News)
5. According to the petition filed by AWL Agri Business Ltd, FSSAI issued a show-cause notice to the company on 2026-07-17 alleging violations of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, and the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. (The Hindu, News)
6. AWL Agri Business Ltd challenged FSSAI's action regarding two claims on its product packaging: '100% Veg' and 'Cholesterol Free - For Healthy Lifestyle'. (The Hindu, News)
7. The Delhi High Court scheduled the next hearing on the matter for September 29, 2026. (Mid-day, News)

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