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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
M.S.Sonak, Advait M.Sethna
Sachit Anand Bhosale – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India Through The Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's challenge to election schedule and breaches. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 2. court's order for amendments and service of notices. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. arguments regarding compliance with the sports code. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. applicability of delhi high court's directives to respondent no. 4. (Para 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 5. determination of unlawful continuation of executive committee. (Para 16 , 17) |
| 6. appointment of administrator and election mandate. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 7. administrative fees and operational directives. (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 8. final ruling and procedural conclusions. (Para 23 , 24 , 25 , 26) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. Considering the orders made earlier, we issue the Rule and make it returnable immediately at the request of and with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.
3. The petitioner challenges the election schedule for the election to elect the executive committee of the Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association (Respondent No. 4) for the term 2024-2028.
4. The petitioner has alleged that the impugned schedule was in total breach of the National Sport Federation Development Code of India, 2011 (‘sports code’ for short), a
The election procedures of sports associations must strictly adhere to the National Sports Development Code, preserving electoral integrity and compliance with established tenure restrictions.
The court held that compliance with the National Sports Development Code is mandatory for recognition of sports associations, validating the disaffiliation due to violations in governance and elector....
The removal of the Election Officer without proper notice or jurisdiction violated principles of natural justice, affirming that legislative gaps can be addressed judicially to ensure fair elections.
The Sports Council can inquire about election irregularities in sports associations but cannot dissolve them or interfere in their internal elections.
The court affirmed the authority of the Sports Council to conduct elections for sports associations, prioritizing public interest and player participation over internal factional disputes.
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