Here is the November 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 –
- Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 Shared for Comments
- SEBI Issues Advisory on Unauthorised Virtual Gaming Platforms
- Key Sports Omitted From the CWG’26
- SGM Postponed After Being Convened Twice by the IOA President and the Acting CEO
- India Shares Intent to Host 2026 Olympics
- Draft Sports Policy Issued for Public Consultation
- WFI Withdraws India from World Championship
- Andhra Pradesh Increases Sports Quota Reservation to 3%
- Hima Das Exonerated by NADA Appeal Panel of Doping Charges
- India Seeks FATF Oversight for Online Gaming Companies
Case Laws –
- Air Force Sports Complex Not A ‘Public Authority’ Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
- Petition to Transfer Land Earmarked for Government Sports Complex to Private Builders Denied
- Sports Quota Denied to Silambam Champion