Introduction Doping which means using/consuming banned substances by the sports personalities and such players/athletes in order to enhance their performance during competitive sports events has been affecting professional sports for a long time. World Anti-Doping Code (‘Code’) is the fundamental and universal document upon which the World Anti-Doping Program is based. Its purpose is to…

WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE?  Germany’s Der Speigel uncovered a document from the Football Leakes in 2018, where he reported on the possibility of a European Super League (ESL). The idea behind the league was to have a 16-team tournament. Out of 16 teams, 11 were to be labelled as “core founding clubs” who…

It’s not at all surprising that online gaming is acting as a vaccine for fighting against issues like anger, anxiety, depression, etc., during the time of such a pandemic, when the whole world is facing difficulty in developing an appropriate vaccine to combat against the menace of COVID 19 outbreak. If we drive our attention…

Introduction In the last few decades, Indian sports have evolved into one of the mega sources of entertainment and revenue generation. The rules governing sports might not have experienced any significant changes in these last few decades but there has definitely been a full transformation of various major aspects of sports. Sports are no more…

Introduction The illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs that athletes consume for enhancing their capacities for sports competitions is termed as doping. This practice in the field of sports is highly unethical and is taken very strictly. Doping is generally prohibited by most international sports organizations and athletes involving themselves in such practices are sometimes indefinitely…

Since 2014, the \”Michael Jordan\” case has been the focal point of fascination in the Chinese IP field. \”Qiaodan Sports LLC\” a Chinese active apparel organization enrolled in the brand name (Reg. No. 6020578) for \”dress; shoes, caps, and so forth.\” in 2010. US sports figure Michael Jordan recorded a nullification suit against this brand…

Virtual gaming platforms gained traction during the pandemic-induced lockdowns when users took to online gaming in a big way. From rummy and poker to fantasy gaming, there are multiple categories involving real money, with firms such as Dream11, Mobile Premier League, Rummy Passion and Ace2Three gaining popularity by advertising and sponsoring important events. The rapid…

Introduction Since Ancient times, Gambling and betting in India are considered as wrong and evil and an individual should not be involved with gambling and betting. Gambling and betting in sports are considered illegal in India. It is given importance because it generates a huge amount of money through various leagues organized every year such…

Introduction In India, gaming/gambling is a subject governed by the State and not by the Centre. The Public Gambling Act, 1867, is the central enactment on the subject but various States in India have their own legislation to regulate gaming/gambling in India which differ from State to State. This would mean what is permitted in…

A brief overview. The primary legal document that regulates gambling within India is the Public Gambling Act, 1867. It was ratified during the British era when there was not much of technological development and expansion. This Act being a Central enactment prohibits running or operating any public gaming houses. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 is…