Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.
| Sr. No. | Topic Name |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Sports Law | |
| 1 | Nature, Scope & Need for Sports Law |
| 2 | Evolution of Sports Law in India & Worldwide |
| 3 | Sources of Sports Law (Statutes, Constitutions, Policies, Case Law) |
| 4 | Governance Structure of Sports in India |
| National Sports Governance Framework | |
| 5 | National Sports Policy (1984, 2001) |
| 6 | National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 |
| 7 | Recognition and Derecognition of National Sports Federations (NSFs) |
| 8 | Functions & Powers of Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| 9 | Role of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| Sports Bodies & Federations | |
| 10 | Indian Olympic Association (IOA) – Structure & Powers |
| 11 | National Sports Federations – Governance, Compliance & Autonomy |
| 12 | BCCI – Legal Status & Judicial Scrutiny |
| 13 | Lodha Committee Reforms |
| 14 | Registration & Compliance Requirements of Sports Bodies |
| Athlete Rights & Contracts | |
| 15 | Athlete Eligibility Rules |
| 16 | Player Contracts – Essentials & Standard Clauses |
| 17 | Employment Status of Athletes (Employee vs Independent Contractor) |
| 18 | Transfer Rules, Trade & Draft System (Team Sports) |
| 19 | Image Rights, Sponsorship & Endorsement Contracts |
| 20 | Appearance Fees & Prize Money Regulations |
| Dispute Resolution in Sports | |
| 21 | Sports Arbitration – CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) |
| 22 | International Council of Arbitration for Sport |
| 23 | National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panels |
| 24 | Dispute Resolution Tribunals within Federations |
| 25 | ADR Mechanisms for Sports Disputes |
| 26 | Match-Fixing & Disciplinary Proceedings |
| Anti-Doping Laws | |
| 27 | World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code |
| 28 | National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) – Structure & Powers |
| 29 | Prohibited Substances & Methods |
| 30 | Testing, Sample Collection & Chain of Custody |
| 31 | Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) |
| 32 | Penalties & Sanctions for Doping Violations |
| Safety, Ethics & Integrity | |
| 33 | Player Safety & Medical Regulations |
| 34 | Sexual Harassment & Abuse in Sports |
| 35 | Code of Ethics for Sports Organisations |
| 36 | Conflict of Interest Rules |
| 37 | Age Fraud in Sports |
| 38 | Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Policies |
| Commercial & IP Issues in Sports | |
| 39 | Broadcasting & Media Rights |
| 40 | Intellectual Property Rights in Sports Events |
| 41 | Trademarks for Teams, Events & Athletes |
| 42 | Licensing & Merchandising |
| 43 | Ticketing, RFID & Digital Passes |
| 44 | Sponsorship & Advertisement Regulations |
| Sports Infrastructure & Governance | |
| 45 | Regulations for Stadiums & Sports Venues |
| 46 | Safety Regulations for Mega Events |
| 47 | Role of Local Authorities & State Governments |
| Criminal & Civil Liability in Sports | |
| 48 | Criminal Liability for On-field Acts |
| 49 | Civil Negligence & Tort Liability in Sports |
| 50 | Spectator Violence & Stadium Liability |
| 51 | Betting, Gambling & Sports Fraud |
| 52 | Anti-Corruption Regulations (ICC, FIFA, BCCI ACUs) |
| International Sports Law Framework | |
| 53 | Olympic Charter & IOC Regulations |
| 54 | FIFA, ICC, FINA, World Athletics Governance |
| 55 | International Sports Dispute Mechanisms |
| 56 | Hosting Mega Events – Legal Requirements (Olympics, World Cup) |
| Emerging Issues in Sports Law | |
| 57 | E-Sports & Gaming Regulations |
| 58 | Data Protection & Athlete Biometric Data |
| 59 | Women in Sports – Legal Challenges & Policies |
| 60 | Transgender Athletes – Eligibility Rules |
| 61 | AI, Technology & VAR – Regulatory Issues |
| 62 | Sports Law and Technology |