Delhi High Court asks Sports Ministry to produce complete records pertaining to recognition granted to IPA

The Sports Ministry has awarded national sports federation status to Indian Pickleball Association. The All India Pickleball Association, which is an older body has since challenged the decision in Delhi High Court.

On Monday’s hearing before the Delhi High Court in the ongoing matter concerning the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) versus the Government of India (GOI) and the newly constituted Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the GOI submitted its counter affidavit, according to a release from AIPA.

During proceedings, the GOI sought further time to get their counter-affidavit on record. Instead, the Court directed the GOI to place on record the entire file related to the formation and recognition process of the disputed body.

The GOI further informed the Court about a new intervener–the New Indian Pickleball Association (also referred to as the Indian Pickleball Association or NIPA), a Bangalore-based entity established in 2021.

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