Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J
Order Date: 15.09.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Valley Victors Sports Private Limited
- Respondent: Cricket Association of Uttarakhand
- Case No.: WPMS/2772/2026
- Petition Date: Not specified (writ petition filed in 2026)
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Rahul Consul (appearing virtually)
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Sandeep Tiwari (respondents 1 & 2) and Mr. Aryan Dev Uniyal (respondent 3)
- Reliefs Sought:
1. Issue a writ of certiorari (or any appropriate writ) to quash the arbitrary termination order dated 06.09.2026, which terminated the petitioner’s franchise agreement for the Haridwar Elmas team in Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) Season 3.
2. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conduct a joint financial reconciliation after accounting for:
- Deposit of ₹5,00,000/‑
- Season 2 winner amount of ₹25,00,000/‑
- Central Pool allocation.
3. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in UPL Season 3 and its associated player draft upon payment of the legitimately reconciled net dues.
- Subsequent Development: Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Rahul Consul, submitted that the grievance was now redressed because the petitioner had been permitted to participate in the Uttarakhand Premier League.
Final Outcome
- The Court, noting the petitioner’s statement that the relief sought was no longer required, dismissed the writ petition as infructuous.
- Order signed by Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J on 15.09.2026.
Topics: Sports Franchise Dispute, Legal Relief