The Karnataka High Court has relaxed travel restrictions on RCB Marketing Head Nikhil Sosale, allowing him to travel within India for work. However, his passport remains surrendered, and he cannot go abroad.
On May 31, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed significant penalties on several individuals and entities, including Rs 10.65 crore on Lalit Modi. The Bombay High Court later fined Modi Rs 1 lakh for filing a frivolous petition against the BCCI, ruling that no writ could compel the BCCI to pay his penalty.
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Today(on 28th May), The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL seeking BCCI compensation for IPL security provided by Delhi Police, affirming the State’s responsibility for expense recovery. This decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on fiscal matters, emphasizing the executive’s role in financial affairs.
The Delhi High Court issued a dynamic+ injunction order to stop unauthorized websites from illegally streaming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, supporting Viacom 18. The order is designed to protect copyrighted content from the moment of its creation, highlighting the need for adaptive legal measures in the digital age to safeguard intellectual property rights effectively.
The BCCI is seeking Supreme Court clarification on whether the sale of media rights is subject to service tax categorization as ‘franchise services’. This follows a directive from the Bombay High Court. The disputed amount totals around Rs 250 crore. The Supreme Court’s verdict will have significant implications for the taxation of media rights in Indian cricket.