Anti-doping in Sports: Indian Law
Keywords:
Anti-Doping, The National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), The World Anti-Doping Code (WADC), Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).Abstract
The author of this article has delved into the sphere of sports law in India that relates to anti-doping. The national law on the said topic is the main emphasis of this article, i.e., the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, and the International Organizations provided for in the said legislation. Along with analyzing the legislative competence of the said Act, the article also highlights the necessary and important provisions of the Act, relating to the setting up of Agencies, Board, Panels, and Laboratories under the Act. Prohibition of doping, consequences of violation, Disciplinary and Appeal Panels, and Dope Testing Laboratories to mention a few.
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Constitution of India, Article 246.
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Supra 1.
Ibid.
Ibid.
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Ibid.
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Ibid.
Ibid.
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Supra 17.
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Supra 22.
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