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SC Approves New AIFF Constitution, Calls It ‘a New Beginning’ For Indian Football

By IANS News September 19, 2025 • 21:02 PM View: 528

All India Football Federation: The Supreme Court on Friday approved the draft Constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with certain modifications, directing the AIFF administration to adopt it within four weeks.

Describing the move as a turning point in Indian football governance, a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi said, “We are of the firm opinion that the Constitution, once adopted in terms of Article 84, will mark a new beginning for Indian football and take the sport to greater heights.”

TAGS Supreme Court All India Football Federation Justices PS Narasimha Joymalya Bagchi Justice Narasimha AIFF General Body Supreme Court Distinguishing BCCI National Sports Federation Special General Body

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