May 25, 2013 16:44 (IST)
Kapil Sibal on laws to prevent dishonest practices in sports: highlights
Law Minister Kapil Sibal is talking to the media over proposed legislative measures to prevent dishonest practices in sporting events Highlights of his press conference.
Law Minister Kapil Sibal is talking to the media over proposed legislative measures to prevent dishonest practices in sporting events Highlights of his press conference.
- For the last 10 years we have been grappling with dishonest practices not just in cricket but other sports too.
- Not been able to figure out if Government of India has jurisdiction to make a law on this.
- We need to take into account the various nuances as well as the technology in use by the actors. I am of the opinion that instead of amendments, better to have a stand alone legislation.
- And so we have decided to enact a standalone legislation in unfair practices in sports.
- We cannot let down millions of fans for whom cricket is passion.
- This law will apply not only to cricket but to all sports. Want this to be as broad as possible.