Sports in India have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, governed by bodies like the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI) ensures transparency in governance, while issues like doping and match-fixing are regulated by agencies like NADA and laws like the Public Gambling Act.
Professional sports leagues like the IPL and ISL have brought focus to player contracts, sponsorships, and intellectual property rights. Athlete welfare is growing, with laws protecting against exploitation, though gender inequality and financial insecurity remain concerns.
Disputes in Indian sports are often settled through litigation or arbitration, with the proposed National Sports Tribunal playing a role. Recent legal developments like the Draft National Sports Code (2023) and the criminalization of match-fixing highlight the evolving sports law landscape in India.
