‘Administrative sin’: Delhi High Court finds Hockey India secy general guilty of contempt, rejects apology
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court found Hockey India and its secretary general Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying judicial orders. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav rejected Singh's apology, stating non-compliance undermines court's majesty. The court emphasized that misunderstanding orders cannot shield against compliance, particularly for state-funded sports federations. Singh administers a national authority receiving state funds.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtHockey IndiaBhola Nath SinghJustice Purushaindra Kumar KauravSyeed Asima AliContempt of court