Supreme Court questions why BCCI, state sports bodies exempt from National Sports Governance Act

The Supreme Court of India has questioned the rationale behind exempting the BCCI and state sports bodies from the National Sports Governance Act. The enquiry follows the Court's earlier endorsement of a reform committee's recommendations aimed at strengthening BCCI's governance structure.

The Court has emphasised the need for compliance with the new law, particularly regarding terms of service for office bearers in sports organisations. The questioning suggests the judiciary may be reconsidering the special status granted to cricket's governing body.