Archive · 20 Sep 2025
AIFF Faces Challenges Despite Supreme Court Verdict
The Supreme Court approved the AIFF's new rules.
This is good news for Indian football, but the AIFF still has work to do.
They need to find a company to invest in the league because they can no longer give full rights to a single private group.
They will also need to quickly prepare the Senior Most Top Division League and arrange many matches, and they may merge ISL and I-League to deal with any cost for new partners.
The AIFF president believes the league will be successful.
Supreme Court approved the AIFF draft constitution.
The current executive committee, led by Kalyan Chaubey, can complete its term.
AIFF must find a new commercial partner.
AIFF has selected KPMG India to manage the commercial rights.
The Senior Most Top Division League is expected to start after December 15.
- Who
- AIFF, Supreme Court
- What
- Supreme Court approved the AIFF's constitution, but challenges remain.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve Indian football.
Challenges for AIFF
Benefits of Court Verdict
Finding an investor
Challenges for AIFF
AIFF will struggle to attract an investor due to restrictions.
Benefits of Court Verdict
N/A
- Organization
- AIFF
- Court Decision
- Approved AIFF constitution
- Current AIFF Executive Committee
- Can complete its term (ends September 2026)
- Consultant
- KPMG India
- Senior League Start Date
- Expected after December 15
Sources
SC approves AIFF draft constitution, allows current EC to complete its tenure
SC clears AIFF draft, spares Indian football FIFA ban
Kalyan Chaubey To Complete Term, SC Approves AIFF Draft Constitution But Orders Adoption In 4 Weeks
'We'll start and end ISL at the right time'
Supreme Court directs AIFF to adopt Constitution in 4 weeks
Supreme Court directs AIFF to adopt Constitution in 4 weeks
AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!
SC approves new AIFF constitution, calls it ‘a new beginning’ for Indian football
Supreme Court Mandates AIFF To Run India's Top Tier League; Implement Promotion-Relegation System
Supreme Court approves draft constitution for implementation by AIFF with radical measures - Telegraph India
