Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Quashes Birth Certificate Case Against Lakshya Sen
Badminton player Lakshya Sen had a case about his birth certificate.
Someone thought it was fake to help him play in younger age groups.
The Supreme Court decided the case was not valid anymore because other groups like SAI had looked into it before.
The court said it was unfair to keep the case going.
Sen's family and coach were also involved in the complaint.
The court stopped the case, so Sen can focus on playing badminton.
Supreme Court quashed an FIR against badminton player Lakshya Sen and others.
The FIR, filed in 2022, alleged Sen and his brother falsified birth certificates.
The complainant alleged age manipulation for participation in age-restricted tournaments.
The court found that earlier investigations by SAI and CVC had debunked the claims.
The court ruled that continuing the criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Lakshya Sen, his brother Chirag Sen, their parents, coach U Vimal Kumar, and complainant M G Nagaraj.
- What
- The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against Lakshya Sen, his family, and his coach concerning allegations of birth certificate forgery.
- When
- The FIR was filed in December 2022 and quashed by the Supreme Court.
- Where
- The Supreme Court and earlier investigations took place in Delhi.
- Why
- The court determined continuing the criminal proceedings would be an abuse of the process of court, given prior investigations and findings.
Allegations
Supreme Court Ruling
Birth Certificate Validity
Allegations
Lakshya Sen and his brother were accused of manipulating birth certificates.
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court determined the criminal proceedings were an abuse of process.
- Player
- Lakshya Sen
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Case
- Birth certificate forgery
- Complainant
- M.G. Nagaraj
- Allegations
- Falsified birth certificates
Sources
SC quashes FIR against shuttler Lakshya Sen in birth certificate forgery case
SC Quashes FIR Against Shuttler Lakshya Sen in Birth Certificate Forgery Case
Supreme Court quashes FIR against shuttler Lakshya Sen in birth certificate forgery case
Badminton Star Lakshya Sen Handed Big Relief by Supreme Court, FIR Alleging Birth Certificate Forgery Quashed
