IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA
Sardar Daljeet Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
ORDER :
(NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA, J.)
Heard Sri P. Rajasripathi Rao, learned Senior Counsel on behalf of Sri G. Aditya Goud, learned counsel for petitioners, learned Government Pleader for Sports and Sri S. Ashok Anand Kumar, learned Senior Counsel on behalf of Sri N. Gangadhar, learned Standing Counsel for the 2nd respondent Association.
2. Petitioners are members of Apex Council of Respondent No. 2 Association. They approached this court seeking the following relief:
"A. For the reasons stated above, it is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble court may pass an order, direction, writ more particularly one in the nature of the Writ of Mandamus declaring the Appointments of Respondent No.7 to 16 by the Respondent No.3 to 6 as illegal and arbitrary and is in violation of Bye-Laws of the Respondent No.2 Association more specifically Rule 15(1), 15(2), 15(5), and 15(7) of the Memorandum of Association and Rule and Regulations and consequently set aside the appointments of Respondents No. 7 to 16 and pass such other order or orders as deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice.
B. This Hon'ble Court may be pleased direct the Respondents No.2 to 6 to provide f
The court ruled that unilateral appointments by office bearers of a sports association violate governance rules, necessitating collective decision-making by the Apex Council.
The imposition of a ban by the CEO of the Hyderabad Cricket Association was arbitrary and violated principles of natural justice due to lack of authority and procedural adherence.
A ban imposed on a player without proper inquiry and notice violates natural justice and is deemed arbitrary and illegal.
The imposition of a ban without due process and fair inquiry violates the principles of natural justice and constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21.
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