Delhi High Court Holds Hockey India Secretary General in Contempt
The Delhi High Court found Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India, guilty of contempt for disobeying a court order. Despite being directed to provide meeting access, Singh failed to comply, leading to the court's decision. The issue of sentencing will be addressed on May 4.
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The Delhi High Court has declared Bhola Nath Singh, the Secretary General of Hockey India, guilty of contempt of court, as he deliberately failed to comply with the court's previous order.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued the ruling following a contempt petition by Syeed Asima Ali, the elected Vice President of Hockey India, who alleged non-compliance by the sports body officials with an order dated January 17, 2025.
The court emphasized that Singh and the officials disregarded directives to provide meeting links to Ali, leading to the finding of contempt. The sentence will be determined on May 4, but Singh has been allowed potential redemption by undertaking compliance measures.
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