The Supreme Court said the Wrestling Federation of India’s plea against the Delhi High Court order allowing Vinesh Phogat to take part in selection trials has become infructuous due to subsequent developments. The bench disposed of the case, leaving issues open. WFI had challenged the HC order; Phogat had earlier participated in trials but did not succeed. The matter now stands closed.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the plea of the Wrestling Federation of India against the Delhi High Court order allowing wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in selection trials has become infructuous in view of subsequent developments.

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which refused to go into the observations made by the high court, said this court should not be taken as having reiterated the findings and observations made in the order.

The bench said all the issues are left open.

Senior advocate DN Goburdhun, appearing for the WFI said that Phogat was allowed to participate in the selection trial but she did not succeed.