Lalit Modi Moves Supreme Court, Asks BCCI to Pay ₹10.65 Crore ED Fine - Complete Timeline Inside

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has moved the Supreme Court, asking it to direct the BCCI to pay a ₹10.65 crore penalty that was earlier imposed on him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), according to a report by News18, citing IANS. Modi, who played a key role in launching the Indian Premier League, was handed a lifetime ban from all BCCI-related activities back in 2013. This action followed serious allegations of misconduct, indiscipline, and financial irregularities especially linked to the bidding process for IPL teams. He was first suspended right after IPL 2010 and later found guilty, resulting in the ban.

The penalty is linked to alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) during the 2009 IPL season, which was held in South Africa. Lalit Modi has approached the Bombay High Court, claiming that under Rule 34 of the BCCI’s own rules, the board is required to cover any losses or penalties faced by its office bearers while performing official duties. Modi served as BCCI Vice-President from 2005 to 2010 and as IPL Chairman from 2007 to 2010.

Modi Moves Supreme Court, Cites BCCI’s Alleged Double Standards

Last December, the Bombay High Court threw out Lalit Modi’s request, calling it completely unfounded and even ordering him to pay ₹1 lakh in costs. Undeterred, Modi has now taken the matter to the Supreme Court. In his new petition, he points to Rule 34 of the BCCI’s regulations, arguing that the board has paid penalties for other officials like N. Srinivasan and M.P. Pandove. He believes this shows the BCCI is being unfair and favoring some people when following its own rules.

Lalit Modi mentioned that he paid the ₹1 lakh fine set by the High Court, not because he agreed with the decision, but to avoid any legal trouble for not following the order. However, he made it clear that this payment doesn't affect his right to challenge the ruling. Now, the Supreme Court will look into his request, where he’s asking for an order that would make the BCCI pay the large penalty imposed on him by the Enforcement Directorate.

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