Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Aug 17: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to take all necessary steps to ensure that the suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is lifted and that the country hosts the Under-17 Football World Cup as scheduled.
The order was passed by a bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud after it was informed that the Central government is attempting to break the ice with FIFA.
“Solicitor General has informed the court that Government of India is in active engagement with FIFA and stakeholders to ensure Under-17 World Cup in the country as planned. Meeting happened yesterday and discussions are ongoing. We request the Centre to take proactive measures to ensure holding of the Under-17 world cup and lift the suspension on AIFF so the objective is duly achieved,” the Court said in its order.
Supreme Court asks the Centre to take proactive measures to ensure the holding of Under 17 World Cup and lifting the suspension of the All India Football Federation.
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2022
Notably, SC was hearing a case relating to the suspension of the AIFF by FIFA. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by FIFA on August 15 as a result of improper interference from third parties, which FIFA describes as a “severe violation of the FIFA Statutes.”
The apex court adjourned for August 22 the issue relating to FIFA suspending All India Football Federation after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre requested for the same.
