The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest petition that called for banning Bangladesh from participating in international cricket, describing the plea as wholly misconceived. The Division Bench observed that the petition lacked any legal basis and did not warrant the Court’s intervention.
The plea, filed by a law student, urged the Court to restrain Bangladesh from taking part in international cricket tournaments, including events organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The petitioner cited alleged incidents of violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh and sought directions against multiple cricketing bodies, including the BCCI, ICC, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Rejecting the petition at the outset, the High Court questioned the very nature of the relief sought and made it clear that courts cannot issue directions governing the participation of a foreign country in international sporting events. The Bench underlined that such matters fall outside the scope of judicial review and are closely linked to foreign relations and sports administration, areas where courts exercise restraint.
The Court further noted that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to control decisions of international sports bodies or to dictate diplomatic or policy responses toward another nation. Finding no justiciable issue involved, the High Court declined to entertain the plea and dismissed it.
The order reiterates the limits of public interest litigation and serves as a reminder that PILs cannot be used to raise issues that are political, diplomatic, or beyond the court’s constitutional authority.
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