INTRODUCTION There was a time when Doordarshan was the sole broadcaster of sporting events, primarily cricket, and would levy a fee of Rs. 5 lakhs on the BCCI for each live telecast of a BCCI event. Fast forward to 2021,...

INTRODUCTION A black glove and a raised fist during the American national anthem in 1968 at the Olympic medal ceremony by African American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos sparked an uproar in the whole world.[1] Fast forward to 2021...

Introduction “All cricket matches are to be contested on a level playing field, with the outcome to be determined solely by the respective merits of the competing teams and to remain uncertain until the cricket match is completed.” The ICC...

Introduction Anti-doping regulations in India are governed by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), whose responsibilities are provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code[1] (revised in 2021). The Code disciplines all sports across the world. On the basis of the...

Introduction According to the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office, a “counterfeit” product can be defined as goods of a tangible nature that infringe design rights, patents or trademarks of a product, not very different from “pirated” products, defined as goods...

Introduction Concussions in sports have become a serious issue. It affects the brain’s ability to operate and comprehend information temporarily.[1] A concussion occurs when the brain moves rapidly back and forth inside the skull as a result of a force....

Introduction Sports Contracts play a valuable role in ensuring transparency & accountability of the provisions governing the services of a professional athlete. However, sports contracts encompass various domains, and while sports contracts are regarded as public in nature, it also...