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Athlete Biographies and Sports Documentaries in the OTT Era: Copyright, Consent, and Moral Rights in India.
Written by By Eshan Kasim A. Introduction The way people watch sports has changed with the rise of online streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar. These platforms now produce many sports documentaries and biographical films that tell inspiring stories of athletes. While such stories attract millions of viewers, they also raise important legal questions: can a filmmaker freely tell an athlete’s life story? Does the athlete have any contro
Oct 29, 20255 min read


Third-party ownership (TPO) in football-The transfers of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham in 2006
Written by Shamantak Ashok Kopp A. Introduction The transfers that occurred in 2006 from Corinthians to West Ham United of football players Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez are a turning point in football history that is significant as well as controversial. The case is strongly connected with the third-party ownership phenomenon, which is highly discussed and popular. The practice of third-party ownership is common not only in South America but also in other regions in Eur
Oct 29, 20256 min read


Mountaineering As a Sport Activity within India: A Challenging PursuitBlending Tradition and Modern-Day Challenges
Written by Shamantak Ashok Kopp A. Introduction Mountaineering is a historically significant and fast-expanding adventure sport that blends tradition, education of skill, and sporting excellence, with its genesis firmly rooted within the mighty Himalayas and mountainous regions. The progression of the mountaineering experience, from the earliest Himalayan ascents of the mid-20th century to the contemporary dominance of competitive sport climbing and associated training, char
Oct 29, 20254 min read


Legal and Institutional Failures in Preventing Sexual Abuse of Athletes in India
Written By Kothapalli Aishwarya* A. Introduction: Sports-related sexual abuse exists worldwide as a destructive force that violates the...
Jun 27, 202514 min read


Gender Dysphoria, Transgender Athletes, and the Law: Navigating the Intersection of Sports, Science, and Human Rights
Written By Prabhav Garg* A. Introduction: ‘Gender’ as a spectrum has been an ever-evolving concept, and while massive strides have been...
Jun 26, 202512 min read


E-Sports at Risk: Confronting the Digital Doping Epidemic
Written By Sidhika Nagrath* A. Introduction: E-Sports, a billion-dollar industry, faces an imminent threat from digital doping using...
Jun 26, 202511 min read


Intellectual Property Rights in Sports Law: The Role of NFTs in Copyright Protection and Trademarks
Written by Avishi Berlia A. INTRODUCTION The digitisation of the global economy has introduced innovative...
Jun 15, 202510 min read


Marquee Magic: The Superstars Who Gave ISL Its First Global Pulse
Written by Tushar Baruah A. INTRODUCTION: When the Indian Super League (ISL) was launched in 2014, it promised to revolutionize Indian...
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Pit Stop for Justice? Legal Accountability and Sportswashing in Formula 1
Written by Mrinmoyee Chatterjee A. INTRODUCTION This paper explores the intersection of global sporting events and human rights, with a...
Jun 12, 202513 min read


Player Contracts In The 21st Century: Legal Challenges And Innovations
Written by Kartik Tripathi A. INTRODUCTION Apart from the engaging gameplay on a football pitch, a footballer has other aspects to deal...
Apr 13, 20257 min read


The Rise Of T20 Leagues And Player Contracts: Legal Challenges In A New Era Of Cricket
Written by Aarav Gupta A. Introduction: The recent conclusion of the IPL Auction in Jeddah has proved one thing for sure, the cricket...
Dec 23, 20246 min read


The “F” in Football stands for fans: Making the beautiful game whole again through the Football Governance Bill
Written by Shreyas Introduction: The parliament of the UK introduced the Football Governance Bill in March this year. This resulted from...
Dec 23, 20247 min read


India vs Pakistan: Problem Pathway towards Champions Trophy 2025/Champions Trophy 2025: Will India Break the Ice and Travel to Pakistan?
Written by Abinesh M The rivalry between the two sides is one of the most legendary and fierce in the history of any sport. If these two...
Nov 28, 20246 min read


Freedom to Move: How the Lassana Diarra Case Could Reshape FIFA's Rules
Written by Abinesh M Introduction: The Lassana Diarra case is the first major change in comprehension and practice of FIFA's rules on...
Nov 28, 20246 min read


Importance of Arbitration in the field of Sports Law for India
Written By Tejas Singh A. Introduction. In today’s rapidly changing & advanced world, everything is developing & changing very fast. A...
Nov 26, 202410 min read


Genetic Gold Rush: Unravelling the Legal Labyrinth of Genetically Enhanced Athletes
Doping traces its history back to the beginning of organised athletics. Ancient Greek athletes looked for ways to enhance their performance,
Nov 26, 202413 min read


Exploring Sports Diplomacy as a Tool in Global Power Play
The uses could include but are not limited to - the establishment of merit in the international circuit, development of unofficial diplomat
Nov 23, 20246 min read


THE BLIND SIDE OF COLLEGE SPORTS: Struggles Of Student Athletes Under The NCAA Era And Its Comparison To an Indian Sports Governing Body
Sports law, a multifaceted legal domain, intersects various disciplines including contract law, labour law, antitrust law, and intellectual
Nov 22, 202412 min read


Reimagining Sports Governance in India
Sports have evolved further from our previous understanding. There has been a significant increase in the number of sports professionals and
Nov 21, 202411 min read


“The Evolution of Competitive Sports: Exploring the Future of Enhanced Games and Its Implications”
Furthermore, public perception is vital in shaping the future of Enhanced Games. Many fans see doping as contrary to the essence of sport; t
Nov 21, 202412 min read
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