Bombay HC stays Hockey India elections for three weeks

Bombay HC stayed the HI elections for 3 weeks on a petition filed by Mumbai Hockey Association.

Mumbai: Compounding the problems for Hockey India, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the HI elections for

three weeks on a petition filed by Mumbai Hockey Association. MHA lawyer Vijendra Jabra told PTI that a stay has been granted on the elections scheduled today in New Delhi as HI violated the High Court`s earlier order. In January, the High Court had directed Hockey India to consider MHA`s application for recognition within six weeks. However, HI did not comply with the order, so MHA had filed a fresh petition. The court today stayed the elections and will hear the matter in due course, he said. Hockey India, which has the recognition of International Hockey Federation (FIH), has to complete its election as stipulated by the world body by July 31, failing which India would be barred from participating in international tournaments. PTI