Evolving Landscape Of Sports Law In India: Legal Challenges, Regulatory Framework, And The Road Ahead
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
Syed Aquib Kazim, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University
ABSTRACT
The dynamic and rapidly expanding domain of sports in India has given rise to complex legal, regulatory, and governance challenges that necessitate a specialized body of law—sports law. This research paper, titled “Evolving Landscape of Sports Law in India: Legal Challenges, Regulatory Framework, and the Road Ahead”, critically examines the regulatory framework for sports in India and the legal issues prevalent in the field of sports in India. It highlights the interplay of constitutional mandates, statutory enactments, judicial interventions, and regulatory mechanisms that collectively shape sports governance. The paper explores pressing concerns such as the autonomy of sports bodies, issues of transparency and accountability, dispute resolution mechanisms, doping regulations and gender equality in the sporting sector. Ultimately, the paper argues for a comprehensive, codified sports law that balances government oversight with the autonomy of federations, ensures athletes’ rights and welfare, and addresses the commercialization and ethical dilemmas of modern sports. By outlining prospective reforms, it provides a roadmap for strengthening the regulatory landscape of sports law in India and ensuring its alignment with international standards.
