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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects Lalit Modi’s Plea to Shift FEMA Penalty to BCCI, Clarifies Limits of Writ Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court dismissed Lalit Modi’s writ petition seeking indemnification from BCCI for a ₹10.65 crore FEMA penalty arising from the 2009 IPL shift to South Africa. It ruled that BCCI is not a “State” under Article 226 for internal financial disputes. While Modi can pursue civil remedies, writ jurisdiction is not applicable for private indemnity claims. The ruling reinforces the boundary between public and private functions of sporting bodies like BCCI.

byJigeesha Vaishnav
Current Legal Update

Delhi High Court’s Madrasi Camp Demolition Order: Legal Basis for Clearing Barapullah Drain

By issuing an order to destroy the Madrasi Camp encroachment on the Barapullah drain, the Delhi High Court has articulated its responsibility to maintain environmental safeguards and urban infrastructure. The ruling, which is based on the public trust concept, municipal law, and environmental legislation, strengthens the legal procedures that are in place to clean environmental streams.

byLegal Maestros