Sports Code Archives

Recognising Indian Pickleball Association as National Sports Federation is policy decision; Delhi HC refuses to reassess comparative merits of rival bodies

“The Sports Code is policy-driven and cannot be applied mechanically. The adoption of a “one size fits all” approach would be an anathema to the objective and purport of the Sports Code, particularly in the context of nascent and emerging sports”.

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court reinstates All India Chess Federation secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan till August 15 to ensure smooth holding of the prestigious Chess Olympiad-2022

Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising M.R. Shah and Aniruddha Bose, JJ., reinstated All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan