Sports Law

India does not have a specific sports law. Sports features in the concurrent list of the Indian Constitution, and therefore, both the union and state legislatures can formulate laws relating to sports. Certain Indian states such as Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, etc., have made efforts to formulate their state-specific sports law to promote sports and games and to enhance the athletic efficiency in the State and to extend and promote the concept of “Sports for all” at all levels.

In the absence of a specific law, various laws govern the sports related activities in India for amateur sports, professional sports and international sports, such as contract law, employment, tax, competition law, privacy law and defamation laws, etc.

We advise on commercial, regulatory, contentious and non-contentious issues in the Sports sector. Our team has an in-depth knowledge and industry expertise in various aspects relating to sports such as the exploitation of commercial rights, new media and marketing rights, brand management, event organisation, sports governance, and dispute resolution.

The Firm provides well-informed, clear and practical legal opinions on intricate issues. We add value to our client relationships through our mix of legal and regulatory hands-on commercial experience which enables us to provide relevant legal services of the highest quality.