INFORM: Sports Law – March 2026

This newsletter highlights key developments in sports, esports, and gaming laws in India and internationally. The sports sector continues to experience a growing emphasis on enhancing its regulatory framework through legislative reforms and judicial decisions.

The highlights of the current issue are:

Updates:

• Madras HC Upholds ₹4 Crore Arbitral Award in Pro Volleyball League Dispute
• F1, MotoGP Return to India on the Cards
• International Sports Events: SAI Directed to Frame SOP
• French Alps 2030: Appeal Filed Against Olympic Law
• Laws of Cricket: MCC Announces New Edition with 73 Changes
• BWF Recommends Revised Scoring System
• Swiss Federal SC Accepts Jordan Chiles Revision Request
• FIFA’s Ban on Malaysian Player Modified to Exclude Football-Related Activities

Case Laws: 

• SC Dismisses PETA’s SLP on Limiting Kambala to Udupi, Dakshina Kannada
• Court Directs Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee to Run Affairs of EFI
• Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Dream11 Against Fake Apps