Articles for Sports Code

Sports Governance: A Case Of Apathy, Lethargy And Unbridled Corruption
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sports Governance: A Case Of Apathy, Lethargy And Unbridled Corruption

Live Law  

Regulation of sports governance by the Central Government has always been a thorny issue, and the latest attempt by the Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports is no different. In 2012, the Ministry clarified in an affidavit filed in the High Court of Delhi that the age and tenure restrictions must apply to everyone who gets elected in a federation. …

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Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Alleging Irregularities In 'Special Olympics Bharat', Directs Compliance Of National Sports Code In Elections
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Alleging Irregularities In 'Special Olympics Bharat', Directs Compliance Of National Sports Code In Elections

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked Special Olympics Bharat to ensure strict compliance with National Sports Development Code, 2011, for all upcoming elections of office-bearers at national and state level. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also asked the national sports federation to comply with the Code for the selection of sportspersons and …

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Won't contest for president's post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code: Brij Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

Won't contest for president's post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code: Brij Bhushan

The Hindu  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is awaiting a report by a government panel on the sexual harassment allegations against him, confirmed on April 16 that he will not contest for the president's post in WFI election on May 7 but hinted that he might look for a new role within the federation. Brij Bhushan has served three four-year terms as …

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TTFI elections to be held in Delhi on December 5
2 years, 1 month ago

TTFI elections to be held in Delhi on December 5

The Hindu  

The much-awaited elections of the Table Tennis Federation of India will be held here on December 5. With the proposed suspension of the TTFI by the International Table Tennis Federation of India in its Annual General Meeting in Amman on December 6 looming large, the Returning Officer Justice Vineet Saran issued the election notice on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Justice Vineet …

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Sports Administration Not A Male Preserve, Women Presence In Sporting World Must Be Acknowledged: Delhi High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Sports Administration Not A Male Preserve, Women Presence In Sporting World Must Be Acknowledged: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that women participation in sporting events and their victories is as much a matter of pride and joy, as the victories of their male counterparts, the Delhi High Court has said that significant presence of women in the sporting world must be acknowledged.The Court made the observation while noting that in all its 95 years of existence, the Indian …

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Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: June 2022 [Citations 513 - 598]
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: June 2022 [Citations 513 - 598]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Case Title: SH JAGMOHAN KASHYAP v. GOVT. S.19 Prevention Of Corruption Act | 'Failure Of Justice' Is A Facile Expression, Courts Must Be Circumspect While Determining It: Delhi High Court Case Title: DEVENDER GUPTA v. CBI Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 574 In reference to Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which provides that a judicial order may …

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FIH: Have full trust in HI but every federation has to abide by sports code
2 years, 6 months ago

FIH: Have full trust in HI but every federation has to abide by sports code

The Hindu  

The International Hockey Federation on Tuesday said it continues to have "full trust" in Hockey India but expects its member associations to abide by the sports code of their respective countries. The court ruling came on a petition filed by former India player Aslam Sher Khan, who had challenged Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra's appointment as life member of …

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No money for NSFs not complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC to Centre
2 years, 6 months ago

No money for NSFs not complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC to Centre

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre to immediately stop giving money, funds or other assistance to national sports federations that have till now not complied with the requirements of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011. What is suffering is the rule of law,” the high court ordered while hearing a petition filed by senior advocate …

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Stop Monetary Assistance to NSFs Not Complying With Sports Code
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Centre to Stop Monetary Assistance to NSFs Not Complying With Sports Code

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre that no money or assistance shall be provided to national sports federations which are not functioning in compliance with the law concerning the administration of sports in the country. There are too many red cards coming up,” the court remarked while hearing a petition by senior advocate Rahul Mehra to ensure …

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Don't Give Money to Sports Federations Not Complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC
2 years, 6 months ago

Don't Give Money to Sports Federations Not Complying with Sports Code: Delhi HC

The Quint  

The court was informed by the Joint Secretary, Sports Ministry that concerted efforts are underway to ensure that compliances are made by the end of the month and that while 15 NSFs were adhering with the Sports code, six were granted the exemption. The petitioner disputed the Centre's version and emphasised that at least 24 NSFs have “super luminary persons” …

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Delhi High Court Places Hockey India Under Committee of Administrator For Sports Code Violation
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Places Hockey India Under Committee of Administrator For Sports Code Violation

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators after observing that the federation has violated the National Sports Code. The Court ruling came on a petition filed by former India player Aslam Sher Khan, who had challenged Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra?s appointment as life member of Hockey India. The High Court …

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Praful Patel Finally Runs Out of Luck, Tenure Beyond Permissible Limit Ends
2 years, 7 months ago

Praful Patel Finally Runs Out of Luck, Tenure Beyond Permissible Limit Ends

News 18  

A stop-gap arrangement before becoming a full-fledged head of All India Football Federation in 2009, Praful Patel ruled the national sports body with an iron hand, often muzzling dissent, and beyond permissible tenure before he was ultimately forced out of office by the Supreme Court. Patel’s third term in office was to end in December 2020 but he clung to …

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Indian football | SC appoints Committee of Administrators to manage AIFF
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian football | SC appoints Committee of Administrators to manage AIFF

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a three-member Committee of Administrators headed by former top court judge A. R. Dave to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation and adoption of its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines. When an SLP was filed in this court, this court appointed a committee headed by …

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Ministry to Send Reminders to Erring Sports Federations to Comply With Sports Code Before Taking Action
2 years, 8 months ago

Ministry to Send Reminders to Erring Sports Federations to Comply With Sports Code Before Taking Action

News 18  

On Wednesday, The Sports Ministry said it will send just two more reminders to those National Sports Federations that have not yet amended their Constitutions to fall in line with the National Sports Code, before taking “strict action” against them in September. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the decision to grant recognition to big federations was taken keeping in mind …

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Praful Patel Has No Mandate to Run AIFF: Sports Ministry to Supreme Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Praful Patel Has No Mandate to Run AIFF: Sports Ministry to Supreme Court

The Quint  

Speaking to IANS, Rahul Mehra questioned the predicament of the ministry, saying why it had not taken any action against AIFF's office bearers when they have no rights to hold the posts. It's nothing, now the ministry wants to get rid of the current AIFF president and the whole exercise is for that," Mehra told IANS. "It is submitted that …

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NRAI accepts provisions of National Sports Code, except one
3 years, 9 months ago

NRAI accepts provisions of National Sports Code, except one

The Hindu  

The National Rifle Association of India on Saturday said it will follow all the provisions of the National Sports Code except one clause that deals with state bodies' affiliation with the national federation. NRAI Raninder Singh said the practical issues forced them to make exception for states like Chhattisgarh and Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir. "The National Rifle …

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NRAI accepts provisions of National Sports Code, except clause dealing with state body affiliation
3 years, 9 months ago

NRAI accepts provisions of National Sports Code, except clause dealing with state body affiliation

Firstpost  

According to the rules, half the districts should be affiliated to the state federation for it to be recognised. NRAI said it is practically not possible in few places due to prevailing local law and order situations. New Delhi: The National Rifle Association of India on Saturday said it will follow all the provisions of the National Sports Code except …

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Sports Ministry gives 5 NSFs 1 year, others 6 months to align with Sports Code
3 years, 10 months ago

Sports Ministry gives 5 NSFs 1 year, others 6 months to align with Sports Code

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry has given six months to all National Sports Federations, except for five who were handed relaxation of one year, to amend their constitutions and align them per the National Sports Development Code to be eligible for government's recognition. "They should not only follow the provisions outlined in the Sports Code in managing their affairs to the extent …

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AICF elections: Chauhan faction flags violation of Sports Code in nominations from rival camp
3 years, 11 months ago

AICF elections: Chauhan faction flags violation of Sports Code in nominations from rival camp

The Hindu  

All-India Chess Federation secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan on Friday challenged the nomination of Venkatrama Raja for the post of president for the elections scheduled on January 4 on the ground of violation of the Sports Code. Chauhan claimed that the nominations of Raja and and Ravindra Dongre -- for the post of secretary -- violated the Sports Code, as both …

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Not much option than approaching court regarding elections, says AIFF
4 years ago

Not much option than approaching court regarding elections, says AIFF

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation fears suspension by FIFA if an ad-hoc body is placed in charge during its AGM next month as it seeks to avoid conducting elections due to a lack of Sports Code compliant constitution. "The committee's term is set to end on 21st December 2020 but the lack of a constitution on the lines of the …

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Plea Claims Hockey India Created Posts in Violation of Sports Code, Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand
4 years, 3 months ago

Plea Claims Hockey India Created Posts in Violation of Sports Code, Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Thursday asked the Centre and Hockey India for their stand on a plea alleging that the sports federation has violated the national sports code by creating posts, like ‘life member’, ‘life president’ and CEO, which are not permitted under the rules. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to …

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Delhi HC seeks sport ministry's stand after plea claims Hockey India created posts in violation of sports code
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC seeks sport ministry's stand after plea claims Hockey India created posts in violation of sports code

Firstpost  

The plea filed by former India player Aslam Sher Khan alleges that Hockey India violated the national sports code by creating posts, like ’life member’, ’life president’ and CEO, which are not permitted under the rules. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Thursday asked the Centre and Hockey India for their stand on a plea alleging that the sports federation …

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IOA says 56 NSFs have responded to Ministry’s Sports Code questionnaire
4 years, 4 months ago

IOA says 56 NSFs have responded to Ministry’s Sports Code questionnaire

The Hindu  

Fifty six of the 57 de-recognised National Sports Federations have submitted their replies to a questionnaire on their office-bearers’ age and tenure as sought by the sports ministry with the Judo body being the only one to miss the August 13 deadline. On June 24, the Delhi High Court had directed the sports ministry to revoke the recognition of 54 …

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NSFs granted two-day extension from Sports Ministry to submit Sports Code questionnaire upon IOA's request
4 years, 4 months ago

NSFs granted two-day extension from Sports Ministry to submit Sports Code questionnaire upon IOA's request

Firstpost  

The ministry acceded to IOA’s request after its president Narinder Batra and secretary-general Rajeev Mehta held a meeting with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Sports Secretary Ravi Mittal on Tuesday The National Sports Federations got a two-day extension from the Sports Ministry till 13 August to submit a set of Sports Code questionnaire pertaining to age and tenure after a …

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