Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction (Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale)
Order Date: August 25, 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association (Appellant) vs Union of India & others (Respondents).
- The dispute concerns the conduct of elections for the Executive Committee of the appellant association under the newly enacted National Sports Governance Act, 2025 (effective 01‑01‑2026) and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026.
- The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, the apex body for Kabaddi in India, passed a resolution to conduct the elections in strict conformity with the Act and Rules; the resolution was digitally signed by Shubham Soni on 02‑09‑2026.
- Both parties agree that the Federation must conduct the elections; there is no dispute on this point.
- The Court was approached to appoint an administrator to monitor and supervise the election process to ensure it is free and fair, pending the election of a new Executive Committee.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted leave and disposed of the appeal.
- The Court directed the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to conclude the election process under the supervision of Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.K. Chavan, who shall act as Administrator.
- The election must be completed within three months from the date the Federation receives a copy of this order.
- After the elections are declared, the Administrator shall hand over administration to the newly elected body.
- All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Topics: Sports Governance, Election Supervision