Archive · 22 Sep 2025
High Court Urges Chandigarh to Ensure Tennis Facility Access
Imagine a place where kids learn to play tennis.
The High Court is stepping in to make sure kids in Chandigarh can keep playing tennis, even if the place they used to play at is changing.
Some parents of the kids were worried about losing their tennis courts.
The High Court agrees that playing sports is important, like a right!
The court is telling the government to find a way for kids to keep playing and getting coaching.
This is important because playing sports helps kids stay healthy and learn to be responsible.
The court wants the government to make sure the tennis programs stay good.
The High Court addressed a petition filed by parents of CLTA trainees.
The petition challenged the UT's decision to terminate CLTA's lease.
The UT Administration directed CLTA to vacate the premises.
The Court emphasized the importance of sports and the State's role.
The court urged the UT to ensure continued tennis facilities for youngsters.
- Who
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court, parents of CLTA trainees, and the UT Administration.
- What
- The High Court addressed a public interest litigation regarding access to tennis facilities in Chandigarh following the expiry of the CLTA lease.
- When
- September 2024 (based on the communication date).
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted tennis training and facilities for young players after the expiry of CLTA lease.
- Case
- Public interest litigation by tennis trainees' parents
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Plaintiff(s)
- Rahul Khandelwal, Abhishek Garg (parents of trainees)
- Defendant
- UT Administration (Chandigarh)
- Issue
- CLTA lease termination, access to tennis facilities
- Court's Stance
- Encouraging sports as a fundamental right