Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Board of Control for Cricket in India (Appellant) vs. Cricket Association of Bihar & others (Respondents).
- Civil Appeal No.: 4235/2014.
- Nature of Proceeding: The appeal challenges the non‑implementation of provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, and questions why the terms and conditions of elected/appointed office‑bearers of cricket bodies are not being governed under the Parliamentary Act already in force.
- Bench: Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Justice V. Mohana.
- Counsel: Extensive list of senior advocates and amicus curiae representing both parties, including Attorney General for India, Solicitor General, and numerous senior counsel.
- Background: The BCCI and State Cricket Associations have been alleged to disregard the statutory framework introduced by the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, thereby raising issues of governance, accountability, and compliance with the Parliamentary Act governing office‑bearers.
Final Outcome
1. The Court directed the learned counsel for the BCCI and all State Cricket Associations to submit instructions explaining why the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, have not been given effect.
2. The Court also ordered them to explain why the terms and conditions of elected/appointed office‑bearers should not now be governed in accordance with the Parliamentary Act that has already come into force.
3. The matter is to be posted again on 27‑Oct‑2026 for further hearing and compliance verification.
Topics: Sports Governance, Legal Dispute