PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA, JOYMALYA BAGCHI
All India Football Federation – Appellant
Versus
Rahul Mehra – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. establishment of aiff and historical context. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. need for governance reforms in aiff. (Para 4 , 12 , 18) |
| 3. impugned order and compliance with sports law. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. disqualification criteria based on criminal charges. (Para 22 , 24 , 60 , 62) |
| 5. eligibility and representation of eminent players. (Para 26 , 29 , 38) |
| 6. need for amendments under judicial oversight. (Para 92 , 95 , 101 , 110) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Leave granted.
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