Supreme Court’s Ruling on Democratizing Sports Facilities

On 19th September 2025, in a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court (SC) emphasised that sports facilities and opportunities must not remain concentrated in the hands of the urban economic elite.

Case Background

  • The case originated from a Writ Petition filed by Advocate Rahul Mehra questioning the working of various sports federations and their election processes.
  • The specific focus was on the All India Football Federation’s election process, which was allegedly conducted in violation of the National Sports Code 2011.

Critical Issues Highlighted

The case brought to light several critical issues:

  • The concentration of sporting facilities and opportunities in urban areas.
  • The ....
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