Legal Battles and Political Interference in Indian Sports Federations: The Need for Governance Reforms
Legal complexities of Indian sport federations, frequently based on political interference, mismanagement, and power struggles within the organization, have severely crippled the development of sports across India. Failure in governance has resulted in fiscal losses, uncertainty for sportspersons, and reputational loss at the international stage. Judicial intervention, though beneficial in disentangling some situations, calls for long-term solutions based on structural reforms where transparency and professionalism stand above political agendas.