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News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Inter Kashi Win CAS Appeal, But Not Crowned I-League Champions Yet; Second Ruling Remains
Last Updated: Inter Kashi won their first appeal at CAS against AIFF over a three-point deduction but haven't secured the I-League title. Another appeal could determine the 2024-25 champions. Inter Kashi secured their first victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday. This followed the Varanasi-based team's three-point deduction for a disputed I-League match earlier in the year. However, the CAS ruling does not yet award Inter Kashi the I-League title. On April 18, the AIFF's appeals committee ruled against Inter Kashi in a case concerning their match against Namdhari FC on January 13, where Namdhari FC was accused of fielding an 'ineligible player.' This overturned the decision made by the national federation's disciplinary committee. As a result of the appeals committee's decision, Inter Kashi finished second in the I-League with 39 points, while Churchill Brothers of Goa were declared champions with 40 points. Inter Kashi appealed the AIFF appeals committee's decision to the CAS on April 24, and the world's highest sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday. Inter Kashi has another appeal pending at the CAS, which could determine the 2024-25 I-League champions. Despite this, the AIFF awarded the trophy to Churchill Brothers based on the appeals committee's decision. As per the first ruling, the CAS directed the AIFF to pay two thousand Swiss francs (Rs 2.12 lakh approx) to Inter Kashi, while Churchill Brothers and Namdhari FC must each pay one thousand Swiss francs (Rs 1.06 lakh) to the Varanasi-based club as a contribution towards its legal costs and other expenses incurred during the arbitration proceedings. Following Inter Kashi's first appeal to the CAS, the AIFF appeals committee ruled in favour of Churchill Brothers and Real Kashmir in two other cases involving their respective matches against Inter Kashi concerning the re-registration of player Mario Barco by the Varanasi-based club. Inter Kashi lost an additional four points, ending the league in sixth place with 35 points, while Churchill and Real Kashmir each gained two points. Inter Kashi then filed their second appeal to the CAS, which has yet to make a decision. After the latest CAS ruling, Inter Kashi would be in second place with 38 points, trailing Churchill (42 points). If Inter Kashi wins their second appeal, they may accumulate 42 points, while Churchill could lose two points. (with inputs from agencies) First Published: June 17, 2025, 20:48 IST
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Inter Kashi win CAS appeal over AIFF ruling in I-League points dispute
Inter Kashi on Tuesday won their first appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the Varanasi-based side were deducted three points for a contested I-League match earlier in the CAS ruling, though, will not hand Inter Kashi the I-League title AIFF's appeals committee had on April 18 ruled against Inter Kashi in a case relating to their match against Namdhari FC — who were alleged to have fielded an 'ineligible player' — on January 13, setting aside a decision given by the national federation's disciplinary After the appeals committee ruling, Inter Kashi finished the I-League at second spot with 39 points, while Churchill Brothers of Goa were declared champions on 40 Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on is another Inter Kashi appeal pending at the CAS and that may decide who will be the 2024-25 I-League champions, though the AIFF had already handed the trophy to Churchill Brothers on the basis of its appeals committee decision."The appeal filed on 24 April 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 18 April 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is upheld. The decision issued on 18 April 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is set aside," the CAS said in its ruling on terms of the decision issued on 24 February 2025 by the All-India Football Federation Disciplinary Committee in the matter IL 2024-25/102 are hereby confirmed," said the CAS award delivered by three de Weger of the Netherlands presided over the bench, with Michele A.R. Bernasconi of Switzerland and Jeffrey G. Benz of United Kingdom being the other members."(1) On the basis of the complaint received the Committee is of the view that the defendant club Namdhari FC has fielded an ineligible player resulting out of a failure to make the player serve the suspension in Match No. 45 of the I-League 2024-25 against Inter Kashi FC in accordance with Article 12.3.2 of the I-League 2024-25 Regulations for accumulation of 4 cautions in the given season."(2) The said match shall result in a forfeiture (0-3 loss) for the defendant club Namdhari FC in accordance with Article 57 read with Article 26 of the Code of fielding an ineligible player," the court Kashi said on their social media handles that they welcomed the CAS costs of the arbitration, to be served to the parties by the CAS Court Office separately, shall be borne 20 per cent by Inter Kashi, 40 per cent by the AIFF, 20 per cent by Churchill Brothers FC Goa and 20 per cent by Namdhari CAS directed the AIFF to pay two thousand Swiss francs (Rs 2.12 lakh approx) to Inter Kashi while Churchill Brothers and Namdhari FC will have to pay one thousand Swiss francs (Rs 1.06 lakh) to the Varanasi-based club "as legal contribution towards its legal costs and other expenses incurred during these arbitral proceedings".After Inter Kashi filed its first appeal at the CAS, the AIFF appeals committee ruled in favour of Churchill Brothers and Real Kashmir in two other cases relating to their respective matches against Inter Kashi over re-registration of player Mario Barco by the Varanasi-based Kashi were knocked off a further four points to end the league at fifth spot on 35 points, while two points each were added to Churchill and Real Kashmir's tally. Inter Kashi again filed their second appeal at the CAS, which is yet to decide on the CAS' latest ruling, Inter Kashi would be at second place on 38 points below Churchill (42 points). If Inter Kashi win their second appeal, they may accumulate 42 points, while Churchill may lose two points.
The Print
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Inter Kashi set to move CAS again after AIFF upholds appeal of Namdhari, Real Kashmir and Churchill
Thus Churchill would rise to an 'unassailable' 42 points and would be champions irrespective of Kashi's appeal at CAS. The AIFF appeals committee's latest judgement means four points would be deducted from Inter Kashi while two would get added to Churchill's tally and Namdhari would get three. New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) I-League club Inter Kashi is set to knock on the doors of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a second time after the All India Football Federation upheld the appeal of Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir and Churchill Brothers against the Varanasi-based club over re-registration of Mario Barco. Inter Kashi would drop to 37 points while sixth-placed Namdhari would jump to 35 points. Inter Kashi said they would appeal against the judgement at CAS — the highest court to adjudicate sports disputes internationally — where an appeal by club is pending. 'Inter Kashi will now appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. While it is unfortunate that Inter Kashi has to approach CAS yet again for a truly free and fair hearing of the matter, it seems to be the new reality of Indian football,' Inter Kashi said in statement and posted it on X. 'The club fully believes that a free and fair hearing at CAS will bring all relevant facts to the forefront. There will be no further comment on this matter at this time,' the club added in the statement. In its order passed on Saturday, the AIFF appeals committee rejected the league committee's earlier decision, saying that the ruling cannot be used for making an ineligible player (Mario Barco) into a valid player for Inter Kashi. In the provisional standings, Churchill had 40 points from 22 matches, one point more than Kashi, while Real Kashmir were third with 37 points. The I-League officially concluded on March 31, and after weeks of uncertainty, the AIFF appeals committee declared Churchill Brothers as champions on April 19. But Inter Kashi appealed against the ruling at CAS, which had asked the AIFF to not declare Churchill Brothers as I-League champions or organise medal ceremony. The CAS had stayed the AIFF's decision while hearing the appeal from Inter Kashi. A ruling from the Deputy President of the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division Sport had stated: 'The All India Football Federation is ordered not to declare the winner of the I-League 2024/2025 or organise a medal ceremony for the I-League 2024-25 until the present arbitration has been concluded.' Amendments to regulations on status and transfer of players ======================================== The AIFF meanwhile announced a set of amendments to its regulations on the status and transfer of players, which will come into effect from June 1. The AIFF said it focuses on enhancing player welfare, supporting women's football and youth football more effectively, and improving regulatory transparency. 'A standout feature of the updated regulations is the increased attention to the rights and well-being of female players,' the sports body said. The AIFF said it has 'introduced provisions addressing menstrual health, allowing female players to take leave from training during the onset of their menstrual cycle. 'Expanded clauses now also cover pregnancy, adoption, and family leave for both players and coaches, aiming to create a more inclusive environment for women in the sport. 'The amendments also introduce structural reforms in player transfers and youth development. New limitations on the number and duration of player loan deals have been set to ensure fairness. 'To safeguard young talent, the AIFF has revised its regulations concerning the registration of minors at academies, emphasising child protection in accordance with FIFA standards.' PTI AH AH TAP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Lawyer faces life threat as he reports drug activities
Varanasi: A Varanasi-based lawyer lodged an FIR with the Lanka police on Monday against unidentified persons, citing threat to life. The police registered a case under sections 351(3) (criminal intimidation) and 352 (intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace) of BNS. Advocate Saurabh Tiwari, a resident of Ratnakar Vihar Ganapati Nagar colony in the Lanka police station area, is a Hindu side counsel in the Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi cases. He represents sensitive cases of the Hindu side before the Allahabad High Court and the District Court of Varanasi. In his complaint, he said he observed suspicious activities in an empty plot adjacent to his house over the past few days. It came to his attention that dozens of youths were consuming heroin and other banned drugs there. On May 22, around 6 pm, he informed the Nagwa police post in-charge, who sent a patrol. With his direct assistance, one young man was caught, while two others escaped. The apprehended individual was taken to Lanka police station by two officers for legal action. However, upon returning to Varanasi late in the evening on May 23, after attending the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case and another matter, he again noticed suspicious activity. He added that on May 24, between 11 am and 12 pm, he saw four to five youths near his house. The same day at 6:55 pm, while he was walking outside his house, the same young man who was taken by Lanka police approached on a scooter, hurling abuses and threatening to kill him. Some of his abusive language was recorded on CCTV, which he provided to the police. He assessed the situation for a moment and then chased the young man, who fled with his accomplices. Two boys were also seen on a bike on CCTV. He immediately informed the Nagwa police post in-charge and Lanka police station via mobile, as well as security agencies. He said that in the current situation, there is a serious threat to the safety of him and his family and anti-social elements could attack at any time. "Therefore, please ensure legal action is taken against the culprits by registering a case under relevant sections," he urged. The police are investigating the matter.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Varanasi lawyer in Gyanwapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi cases files FIR over death threats
Image used is for representative purposes only VARANASI: A Varanasi-based lawyer lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with the Lanka police on Monday against unknown persons, citing a serious threat to life. The police registered a case under sections 351(3) (criminal intimidation) and 352 (intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace) of BNS. Advocate Saurabh Tiwari, a resident of Ratnakar Vihar Ganapati Nagar colony in the Lanka police station area, is a Hindu side counsel in the Gyanwapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi cases. He represents some sensitive cases of the Hindu side before the Allahabad High Court and the District Court of Varanasi. In his complaint, he said he observed suspicious activities in an empty plot adjacent to his house over the past few days. It came to his attention that dozens of youths were consuming heroin and other banned drugs there. On May 22, around 6 PM, he informed the Nagwa police post in-charge, who sent a patrol. With his direct assistance, one young man was caught, while two others escaped. The apprehended individual was taken to Lanka police station by two officers for necessary legal action. However, upon returning to Varanasi late in the evening on May 23, after attending the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case and another matter, he again noticed suspicious activity. He added that on May 24, between 11 AM and 12 PM, he saw 4 to 5 youths near his house. On the same day at 6:55 PM, while he was walking outside his house, the same young man who was taken by Lanka police approached on a scooter, hurling abuses and threatening to kill him. Some of his abusive language was recorded on CCTV, which he provided to the police. He assessed the situation for a moment and then chased the young man, who fled with his accomplices. Two boys were also seen on a bike on the CCTV. He immediately informed the Nagwa police post in-charge and Lanka police station via mobile, as well as security agencies. He said that in the current situation, there is a serious threat to the safety of him and his family, and anti-social elements could attack at any time. 'Therefore, please ensure legal action is taken against the culprits by registering a case under relevant sections,' he urged. The police are investigating the matter.
