AIFF Proposes Establishment of Independent Judicial Committees

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a significant proposal to establish Independent Judicial Committees aimed at improving governance in Indian football. This initiative aligns with the Constitution approved by the Supreme Court of India. Key figures, including former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, will lead various committees to oversee elections, ethics, disputes, and disciplinary actions. This move is expected to enhance the integrity and transparency of football administration in the country. For more details on the proposed structure and its implications, read the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 21, 2025, 02:43 IST

AIFF's New Proposal for Judicial Committees

During a recent meeting at the Football House in New Delhi, the Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) put forth a proposal to create Independent Judicial Committees, aligning with the Constitution sanctioned by the Supreme Court of India.

The AIFF shared details of this proposal through its social media channels.

The Election Committee will be led by former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, with members including former Delhi DGP Vivek Gogia and ex-CBI officer Surinder Singh Gurm.

The Ethics and Dispute Resolution Committee will be chaired by former DGP Ranjit Kumar Pachnanda, while Justice Ashok Tripathi (retd) will serve as the Deputy Chairperson.

Justice Vineet Saran (retd) is proposed to lead the Disciplinary Committee, with Justice Raghavendra Kumar (retd) as Deputy Chairperson.

The Players' Status Committee is set to be chaired by Justice Ravindra Singh (retd).

Lastly, the Appeal Committee will be headed by Justice Hemant Gupta (retd), with Justice KS Ahluwalia (retd) as Deputy Chairperson.