Year: 2026

THE LAW BEHIND PLAYER-FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP: LESSONS FROM IPL 2026

The IPL 2026 serves as an excellent example of the intersection between sports law and contract law, where league regulations shape the sporting environment, but contractual principles ultimately govern the relationship between players and franchises. IPL 2026: BEYOND THE CRICKET FIELD The 2026 IPL season generated headlines far beyond the cricket field and player performances. […]
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SPORTS DISPUTE RESOLUTION – GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS & GOVERNING LEGISLATIONS

In my previous article, we examined the various frameworks and legislations, both existing and forthcoming, that shape the ever-evolving sports industry. In this article, we turn our attention to the institutions responsible for hearing and resolving sporting disputes. Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) The Court of Arbitration, more commonly known referred to as CAS, […]
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION – MECHANISMS & AUTHORITIES – GLOBAL PICTURE

In this fourth article of the present series, we examine in greater detail the various mechanisms, authorities, and quasi-judicial bodies that are empowered to look into various disputes arising within the sporting industry. Anti-Doping Governance The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) plays a pivotal role in maintaining integrity in sports by promoting and enforcing anti-doping regulations […]
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TYPES OF DISPUTES IN SPORTS LAW IN INDIA

As we move further in sports law, this article seeks to delve deeper into the various types of Disputes that might arise within this dynamic sports industry. Sports law not only is not rapidly evolving, but also encompasses a wide array of stakeholders from athletes and sportspersons to broadcasters, league owners, sponsors, franchisees and other […]
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RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILTIES OF SPORTSPERSONS

With this brief article, we seek to delve deeper into and understand the Rights and Responsibilities of Sportspersons. However, before examining the subject matter in detail, it is pertinent to note that although used interchangeably, the terms “athlete” and “sportsperson”. An “athlete” generally refers to an individual who competes in physical sports requiring agility, strength, […]
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SPORTS LAW IN INDIA – AN INTRODUCTION!

We are living in an era where sports have emerged as a viable and aspirational career choice for several young individuals. Children across the country dream of following the footsteps and being either Rohit Sharma or Harman Preet Kaur or Sunil Chettri or other global sporting icons. Indian athletes, including para-athletes have consistently made India  […]
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