Judicial intervention halts BFI election process as multiple court orders create hurdles
The Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) elections, scheduled for March 28 in Gurugram, have been paused following multiple legal challenges. Returning Officer RK Gauba announced the decision on Friday, citing contradictory court orders obtained by state associations contesting the electoral process, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Court Orders Stall Election Proceedings
Incumbent BFI President Ajay Singh informed the Returning Officer that the federation is seeking urgent intervention from higher courts to resolve the conflicting judicial rulings. Gauba stated that the election process would remain on hold until the BFI notifies him of the steps taken in response to the legal issues.
Legal Disputes from Multiple States
The Delhi High Court, responding to a petition from the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association (DABA), ruled against the BFI’s March 7 directive, which allowed only duly-elected members of affiliated units to vote.
This order enabled Rohit Jainendra Jain and Neeraj Kant Bhatt to participate in the BFI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) as representatives of Delhi’s boxing body.
Additionally, on Thursday, the Himachal Pradesh High Court allowed former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to contest the BFI presidential election by overturning his disqualification under the same March 7 directive.
The court directed Gauba to include Thakur’s name as a representative from Himachal’s boxing association.
The legal battle continues, as the Maharashtra State Boxing Association has also filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, seeking a stay on the elections.
With multiple court rulings and ongoing legal disputes, the fate of the BFI elections remains uncertain until further judicial clarification.
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