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27/01/2026
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Sports Law in Conflict Zones: CAS ruling on Anatoliy Tymoshchuk v. Ukrainian Association of Football

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling in the case of Anatoliy Tymoshchuk v. Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) presents a fascinating intersection of sports law, ethics and geopolitics. This article delves into the case's factual matri...

27/01/2026
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Leveraging OCI Talent: A Legal Pathway to Elevate Indian Football

Picture the scene: it’s the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and the Indian men’s football team strides onto the pitch at the Bernabeu. The starting eleven blends homegrown tenacity with the polished flair of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI); players of Indi...

27/01/2026
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Is Indian Sport Finally Getting its Legal Backbone? A Critical Analysis of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025

The introduction of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha marks an inflection point in the legal evolution of Indian sport. While India has over the decades produced athletes of global stature and hosted world-class events, the g...

27/01/2026
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Breaking Even or Breaking Rules? FC Barcelona v. UEFA

The recent decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in FC Barcelona v. UEFA (CAS 2024/A/10310) has profound implications for the legal landscape at the intersection of sports law, financial regulation, and the governance of European footb...

27/01/2026
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Granada CF v. Alanyaspor: CAS Ruling Highlights Strict Compliance in Football Transfer Agreements

The recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Granada Club de Futbol S.A.D. v. Alanyaspor Kulubu serves as a stark reminder of the importance of strict adherence to financial obligations in football transfer agreements. The dispute...

26/08/2024
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Analysis of the CAS OG 24/14 Arbitration Case - Marta Vieira da Silva & Associates v. FIFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is the apex forum for resolving sports-related disputes, often involving complex intersections of international regulations, organizational statutes, and the principles of fairness in sport.

26/06/2023
Authored By: Ujwal Trivedi

Gambling Law - Will Liberal Ancient India Pave The Way For Our Future?

The illegal betting market in India runs into billions of dollars. The legality of it being in question stems from the potential for it to harm the social fabric of the Indian society.

28/10/2021
Authored By: Sanaya Dadachanji

Minority Award In India - A Battle Half Won? Comparative Legal Position

The 1899 Hague Convention allowed arbitrators to "record their dissent," but a proposal to let them state the reasons for their dissent was rejected for fear of bringing disagreement before the public.

29/04/2019
Authored By: Sanaya Dadachanji

Supreme Court's Power to Appoint Arbitrator When Contract Is Deficiently Stamped

On 10th April 2019, Division Bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the intersection of stamp duty requirements and arbitration proceedings.