YouTuber challenges FIR, LoC in HC

Mumbai : The Bombay High Court issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by UK-based medico and YouTuber, Dr. Sangram Patil, seeking to quash a Mumbai Police FIR and revoking a Look Out Circular in a criminal case lodged against him, on Thursday. Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe, who heard the matter with preliminary submissions from both sides, sought a response from the state government and posted the matter for Feb. 4. Maharashtra Advocate-General Milind Sathe informed the court...

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Mumbai : The Bombay High Court issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by UK-based medico and YouTuber, Dr. Sangram Patil, seeking to quash a Mumbai Police FIR and revoking a Look Out Circular in a criminal case lodged against him, on Thursday. Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe, who heard the matter with preliminary submissions from both sides, sought a response from the state government and posted the matter for Feb. 4. Maharashtra Advocate-General Milind Sathe informed the court that the state would file its reply within a week in the matter. Indian-origin Dr. Patil, hailing from Jalgaon, is facing a criminal case here for posting allegedly objectionable content involving Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on social media. After his posts on a FB page, ‘Shehar Vikas Aghadi’, a Mumbai BJP media cell functionary lodged a criminal complaint following which the NM Joshi Marg Police registered a FIR (Dec. 18, 2025) and subsequently issued a LoC against Dr. Patil, restricting his travels. The complainant Nikhil Bhamre filed the complaint in December 2025, contending that Dr. Patil on Dec. 14 posted offensive content intended to spread ‘disinformation and falsehoods’ about the BJP and its leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among others, the police invoked BNSS Sec. 353(2) that attracts a 3-year jail term for publishing or circulating statements or rumours through electronic media with intent to promote enmity or hatred between communities. Based on the FIR, Dr. Patil was detained and questioned for 15 hours when he arrived with his wife from London at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Jan. 10), and again prevented from returning to Manchester, UK on Jan. 19 in view of the ongoing investigations. On Wednesday (Jan. 21) Dr. Patil recorded his statement before the Mumbai Police and now he has moved the high court. Besides seeking quashing of the FIR and the LoC, he has sought removal of his name from the database imposing restrictions on his international travels. Through his Senior Advocate Sudeep Pasbola, the medico has sought interim relief in the form of a stay on further probe by Crime Branch-III and coercive action, restraint on filing any charge-sheet during the pendency of the petition and permission to go back to the UK. Pasbola submitted to the court that Dr. Patil had voluntarily travelled from the UK to India and was unaware of the FIR when he landed here. Sathe argued that Patil had appeared in connection with other posts and was not fully cooperating with the investigators.

Sports Ministry lifts WFI suspension, clearing path for wrestling events

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Mar 11, 2025
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Months of uncertainty end as ministry revokes Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has regained its official status after the Sports Ministry revoked its suspension, bringing relief to athletes and officials. This decision paves the way for the resumption of competitions, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman.

The WFI had been suspended on December 24, 2023, following governance and procedural lapses by the newly elected body, which took charge just three days earlier. A key concern was the announcement of Under-15 and Under-20 National Championships at Nandini Nagar, Gonda—an area associated with former WFI president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations. The government's objection to this venue contributed to the suspension.

Ministry’s Conditions for Reinstatement

In its order lifting the suspension, the Sports Ministry stated that WFI had addressed its compliance issues. However, it set conditions, including ensuring a fair balance of power among elected office bearers and distancing itself from suspended or terminated officials. The WFI executive committee must submit an official undertaking within four weeks, with violations risking further legal action under the Sports Code.

Sanjay Singh, the WFI president, welcomed the ministry’s decision. “I thank the government for this step. It allows us to function smoothly, and most importantly, it’s a relief for our athletes who have been missing competitions,” he said.

Impact of the Suspension

Indian wrestlers were unable to participate in key international Ranking Series events in Zagreb and Albania due to the suspension. Legal battles involving top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Satyawart Kadian, further complicated the situation.

The court had instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to reinstate an ad-hoc panel to manage WFI affairs. However, the IOA declined, citing that United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport’s global governing body, only recognizes the WFI as the official authority for Indian wrestling.

With the suspension lifted, normalcy is expected to return to Indian wrestling, allowing athletes to focus on upcoming competitions.

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