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Following a hearing held on September 25, the court mandated that any rejoinders to the AITA’s submissions must be filed by November 6. This date has been set for the next scheduled hearing, at which point the court will further evaluate the progress of the constitutional reforms and the administrative challenges currently facing the national tennis body.
Administrative Oversight and Election Timeline Adjustments
The legal scrutiny follows a report submitted by Justice Mittal on September 14, in which she alleged significant financial misconduct within the organization. Furthermore, the administrator accused current office-bearers of obstructing the investigation by failing to provide necessary documentation and information. In response to these concerns, the court has ordered the AITA to produce the full minutes from the Extraordinary General Meeting conducted on July 26. This meeting was intended to ratify a new constitution aligned with the
In addition to the procedural requirements, the court has granted an extension for the association’s upcoming elections. The original deadline of September 30 has been pushed back to November 27. The AITA sought this delay to accommodate the completion of essential administrative tasks required before the polls can proceed. A primary focus during this extension period is the finalization of the 40-member Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a critical component of the electoral process that the association must resolve to remain compliant with the court’s directives.
