Bcci in IPL TEAM DISMISSAL CASE: The Bombay High Court has shocked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the dismissal of an old team associated with the Indian Premier League (IPL). The High Court has described the decision and action of the BCCI as unilateral. Given the seriousness of that case, he has summoned the answer from the board. The matter is related to the complaint of violation of contractual rights by team owners and lack of fair hearing.
Question on BCCI’s functioning
Bombay High Court, while questioning the functioning of BCCI during the hearing of the case, said that the decision like removing a team cannot be taken only on the basis of the recommendations of the internal committee. Unless the concerned party is given enough opportunity, it is necessary to follow transparency and judicial procedure in a serious step like breaking of contracts or sacking the team.
Controversy is related to IPL franchise
The case is related to an IPL franchise which was allegedly dropped by the BCCI a few years ago due to allegations of financial irregularities and contract violations. The team owner alleges that the board did not get a chance to keep the whole side nor did the board adopt a neutral investigation process. The court asked the BCCI whether disciplinary hearing was held as per rules while dismissing the team.
Team not justified
He had the opportunity to present his case before the independent panel. The court said that excluding a team only in the name of financial discipline cannot be considered justified, unless concrete evidence and fair process is adopted. The lawyers appearing for the BCCI argued that the board had special rights for cricket operations. This decision was necessary to maintain the dignity of the league.
Document and decision processing
The court has not considered these arguments to be sufficient at the moment and has asked the BCCI to present the entire document and records related to the decision process. This decision not only raises questions on the functioning of BCCI, but also underlines the need for transparency and fairness in the operation of large tournaments like IPL. If the court’s stance remains in favor of the team, the matter may affect the contracts between other teams and the board.
