SC rules Meiyappan, Kundra were involved in IPL betting
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that exiled BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as well as Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals team were involved in illegal betting as it passed a verdict on the IPL spot fixing and betting scam of 2013.
"BCCI functions are public functions, amenable to judicial law," said the court which however absolved Srinivasan and said his actions at best can be called suspicious.
The apex court said Srinivasan is not guilty and gave him a clean chit.
Srinivasan was accused of taking no action against Meiyappan earlier. The court held that Meiyappan was indeed an official of Chennai Super Kings, a team owned by India Cements, a company where Srinivasan is managing director.
Srinivasan has been seeking a clean chit from the Supreme Court to contest the BCCI elections and win another term as president.
He had petitioned that he may be restored to his position as BCCI chief and be allowed to function.
Earlier, the Mudgal Committee, which submitted its report on IPL scam on Nov 17, had indicted Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals franchise co-owner Raj Kundra of betting and confirmed their role in their teams but cleared Srinivasan of match fixing and scuttling the probe.
The probe report had charged Srinivasan with "covering up" Meiyappan's role.
Top Headlines
-
News
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
November 22, 2024
-
News
Baba Siddique murder case: Arrested Akashdeep Gill used a labourer's hotspot to evade tracking, say police
November 22, 2024
-
News
Canadian government denies media report that claims PM Modi knew of Khalistani leader Nijjar's killing
November 22, 2024
-
News
Pakistan: 42 Shiites die after gunmen open fire on vehicle in Kurram
November 22, 2024
-
News
PE firm TA Associates' strategic investment in VeeHealthtek
November 19, 2024
-
News
Manipur unrest: Civil society sets 24-hr deadline for BJP MLAs to take 'decisive action'
November 19, 2024
-
News
Delhi chokes as air quality remains in 'severe plus' category amid curb on several daily activities
November 19, 2024
-
News
Keir Starmer meets Narendra Modi in Brazil, announces relaunch of UK-India free trade agreement talks
November 19, 2024
-
News
Tirumala trust asks non-Hindu staffers to retire or opt for transfer
November 19, 2024
-
News
Manipur's unabated violence kills 1 more in Jiribam, Amit Shah schedules meeting today
November 18, 2024