Archive · 27 May 2025
Supreme Court Rejects Vidarbha Hockey's Membership Plea
The Supreme Court upheld Hockey India's decision, denying the Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA) associate membership.
The court cited the 'One State, One Unit' rule, which allows only one association per state in Olympic sports like hockey.
The VHA had its membership revoked in 2020.
The court questioned the urgency of the VHA's appeal, highlighting procedural issues.
Despite this, the VHA can still pursue strategies related to membership types without voting rights.
The case was dismissed as withdrawn.
The Supreme Court rejected Vidarbha Hockey Association's (VHA) petition for associate membership with Hockey India (HI).
The court cited the ‘One State, One Unit’ policy as the reason for the rejection.
VHA was previously an associate member from 2013, but membership was revoked in January 2020, effective July 1, 2020.
The court questioned the urgency of the case listing and noted the lack of supporting documentation from VHA.
The VHA counsel stated they would explore options to continue with membership that doesn't include voting rights.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA), and Hockey India (HI).
- What
- The Supreme Court denied Vidarbha Hockey Association's (VHA) plea for associate membership at Hockey India (HI).
- When
- The decision was recently announced, referring to events from 2020.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to the ‘One State, One Unit’ policy.
Vidarbha Hockey Association
Hockey India
Membership Status
Vidarbha Hockey Association
Sought continued recognition and associate membership.
Hockey India
Adhered to the ‘One State, One Unit’ rule and revoked VHA's membership.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Association
- Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA)
- Governing Body
- Hockey India (HI)
- Policy Cited
- ‘One State, One Unit’
- VHA Membership Status
- Associate Member (2013-2020)
- Membership Revocation Date
- July 1, 2020
