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Supreme Court of India 2017-03-06 disposed

Board of Control For Cricket vs Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors

Bench: 3 — <UNKNOWN>

In Brief

This judgment addressed multiple applications arising from disputes involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and affiliated cricket associations. The Supreme Court directed the BCCI's Committee of Administrators to release funds to the Delhi & District Cricket Association for operational expenses, subject to an undertaking. The Court also addressed suo moto contempt proceedings initiated against a contemnor who appeared personally and filed an unconditional apology and explanation. The matters were listed for further hearing while dispensing with the personal presence requirement. The Court also requested the High Court to expeditiously dispose of related proceedings due to pending election processes.

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