Indian Olympic association Archives

Autonomy of the sports body to manage its functioning

Sports bodies not registered as a National Sports Body are autonomous, can’t be governed by any other statutory regime: Delhi HC

The Indian Olympic Association is not vested with any authority or power to appoint any ad hoc Committee in relation to the functions of an independent body or association.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court sets aside the rejection of the professional wrestlers made by the Oversight Committee of M.C Mary Kom, Yogeshwar Dutt and Babita Phogat

The Court was of the view that the purpose of the trials was to ensure that the best sports persons participate in the championship and the exclusion of National Games appeared to have adversely affected the petitioners.

Case Briefs High Courts

Compliance with Sports Code non-negotiable; Delhi High Court warns IOA of derecognition if compliance with Sports Code is not made; Temporary CoA constituted

The pendency of this petition for the last 12 years could have been avoided. It is another matter though that during this period three Olympic Games have been represented by Indian sportspersons, albeit through a non-compliant IOA.