Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Tribunal Clears Lalit Modi in IPL 2009 Case
Lalit Modi, who used to be the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has won a long legal battle.
A tribunal decided in his favor in a case about the IPL 2009 tournament held in South Africa.
The tribunal said that the money transactions were okay and that Modi was not responsible for some rules.
Modi said he always did the right thing and that the tournament was moved to South Africa because of elections in India.
He thanked his supporters and said he will now focus on other opportunities.
Tribunal cleared Lalit Modi in the IPL 2009 case after a 16-year legal battle.
The tribunal ruled that the transactions were current account transactions, not capital account transactions.
Modi was found not responsible for the BCCI's FEMA compliance.
Penalties imposed on Modi were set aside.
Modi thanked his legal team, family, friends, and supporters for their support.
- Who
- Lalit Modi, former IPL chairman
- What
- Tribunal cleared Modi in IPL 2009 case
- When
- July 16
- Where
- South Africa (IPL 2009), India (legal case)
- Why
- To resolve allegations of FEMA violations and penalties imposed on Modi
Lalit Modi's Defense
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
Nature of Transactions
Lalit Modi's Defense
Modi argued that the transactions were current account transactions, not capital account transactions.
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
The Enforcement Directorate claimed the foreign remittances violated FEMA rules.
Responsibility for FEMA Compliance
Lalit Modi's Defense
Modi stated he was not responsible for the BCCI's FEMA compliance.
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
The Enforcement Directorate likely argued that Modi should have ensured compliance.
- Case Duration
- 16 years
- Tournament Year
- 2009
- Location of IPL 2009
- South Africa
- Modi's Role
- Former IPL Chairman
- Tribunal Decision
- Set aside penalties, ruled in favor of Modi
- Amount Transferred
- USD 4,98,62,799 (over Rs 243 crore)
- Tribunal Judgment Date
- July 16
Sources
Lalit Modi Claims Major Legal Victory As Tribunal Sets Aside Penalties In IPL 2009 South Africa Case
Relief for Lalit Modi after tribunal quashes ED penalty in 2009 IPL South Africa case
Tribunal absolves Lalit Modi of FEMA breach in 2009 IPL event
Lalit Modi gets relief as tribunal quashes ED penalty in 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case
Lalit Modi Cleared In IPL 2009 FEMA Case As Tribunal Quashes ED Penalty
Lalit Modi claims major legal victory in IPL 2009 FEMA case after tribunal overturns ED penalties
After 16 year legal battle, former IPL chief Lalit Modi to return to India
Lalit Modi plans India return after 16 years as tribunal sets aside ED penalty in IPL 2009 case: ‘going to move on’
After 16 Years, Lalit Modi Eyes India Return
‘I'm Looking Forward to Coming Back’: Lalit Modi Set for India Return After Major Relief in 16-Year-Old IPL FEMA Case
'Looking forward to return India': Lalit Modi after tribunal quashes ED penalties in 2009 IPL case
Will Return to India Soon: Lalit Modi After Tribunal Relief in FEMA Case
