INFORM: Sports Law – December 2024

Here is the December edition of the ‘Inform: Sports Law’ publication. We endeavour to provide a synopsis of key developments in sports, esports, and gaming laws in India and overseas, as well as to engage with stakeholders in these fields.

The Indian sports arena continues to witness an increased focus on strengthening the regulatory framework through legislative changes and court pronouncements.

The highlights of the current issue are:

Updates – 

• Weightlifters May Face 8-Year Ban for Second Doping Offence
• SFI to Probe Sexual Harassment Charges Against Virdhawal Khade
• India Pulls Out of Asian Elite Boxing Meet Owing to IOC Sanctions
• U.S. State Attorney Generals Call on Supreme Court to Limit Girls’ Sports to Biological Females
• Sony Pictures Networks India Bags Media Rights for All ACC Tournaments For 8 Years
• AIFF Resolves Broadcaster Issues: Signs Agreement with SSEPL
• Czech Tennis Player Accepts Six-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Breach
• Star Wrestler Bajrang Punia Banned for Four Years for Refusing Dope Test
• Olympic Council of Malaysia Applauds Budget 2025 for Inclusivity in Sports

Case Laws – 

• Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Wrestling Plea
• Delhi High Court Urged to Oversee Table Tennis Federation
• French Supreme Court Bars Resale of Digital Video Games