<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[GNLU Centre for Sports & Entertainment Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[GCSEL]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:36:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Assigning Athletes Without Consent: NBA Player Trades Through the Lens of Indian Contract Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The Spurs' 53-year NBA title drought was broken when the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals on 13 June 2026, with record-breaking Jalen Brunson helping the Knicks get the job done. In the pack of players that were enjoying themselves at the City Hall, one name was never on Spurs’s radar[1]  and that's the name of player Jeremy Sochan, who was picked by the Knicks in February after he was waived off from Spurs, and won a championship ring for a...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/assigning-athletes-without-consent-nba-player-trades-through-the-lens-of-indian-contract-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70b6952155f73d88040b44</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:48:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_859963c8c6604466b1d4b4d5a03e04ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damages, Not Exile: Ranveer Singh and the Case Against Bollywood’s Blacklists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction If the federation of labour unions that represent an entire industry tells its members not to work with a particular actor because of an allegation of breaching a film contract, then this action will turn the private commercial dispute into a collective market sanction against that actor. A very good example to show how this is more of a structural issue than a personal one is the Ranveer Singh incident where there was a non-cooperative action taken by other members of the film...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/damages-not-exile-ranveer-singh-and-the-case-against-bollywood-s-blacklists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ee320cfbfd61d9a21e14f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_7d92c66c92d14a6a9bc1c8b0719a6027~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaffolding Without a Structure: A Critical Analysis of India's Sport Governance Act, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction-: Sports in India have consistently remained one of the most dynamic sectors, especially in the recent years, growing at 12-14 % CAGR and currently valued around USD 19 billion (INR 1.3 Lakh crore) in FY 24-25 and is poised to reach USD 130 billion by 2030. These figures reflect the promising future of the Indian sporting sector. The industry employs around 500,000 people and manufactures more than 300 types of sports equipment with most of the production being outsourced to the...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/scaffolding-without-a-structure-a-critical-analysis-of-india-s-sport-governance-act-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a51fe21661479e527e3ce8e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_0c4c63bc76284fefb3e335e7b83a6c5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot FIFA: Examining Political Neutrality in Modern Football Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a week before the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 3rd , FairSquare launched the ‘Reboot FIFA’ campaign, demanding major structural change within FIFA. FairSquare is an international non-profit organisation that advocates for human rights, labour rights, and other governance issues linked to international sports. Over the years, the organisation has been responsible for publishing numerous reports and examining human rights in major sporting events, including FIFA events....]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/reboot-fifa-examining-political-neutrality-in-modern-football-governance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d08311855a907de574412</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_3ea1c04f2723448f997fcf3109dbf07a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_805,h_244,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Vinesh Phogat Case and the Limits of Sports Federation Autonomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction On 29th May 2026, a Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices Alok Aradhe and P.S. Narasimha refused to put a stay on the Delhi High Court Order, that had allowed Olympian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 2026 Asian Games trials. On the face of it, this looks like a routine interim order, but in reality it comprises of three distinct issues of Indian Sports Law under a single proceeding: the treatment of maternity within athletic selection policy, the scope of an...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/the-vinesh-phogat-case-and-the-limits-of-sports-federation-autonomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4cfd0a543b72560a3dd9ab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_9febf5c836f44a2cba5dbc8331f37fbf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copyrighted into Silence: The ANI vs. Mohak Case and the Fair Use Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[INTRODUCTION On 25th May 2025, a controversy erupted between YouTuber Mr. Mohak Mangal and Asian News International (ANI), after Mr. Mohak alleged that ANI is misusing YouTube copyright strikes to target independent creators and subsequently demand hefty sums for withdrawal of that strikes. He claimed that ANI defamed and then demanded an exorbitant licensing fee of ₹45–50 lakhs after striking his video for using brief news clips of 9–11 seconds related to the RG Kar rape case and Operation...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/copyrighted-into-silence-the-ani-vs-mohak-case-and-the-fair-use-debate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43eb1c3c06bdad5429b6d8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_089366d69baa4c9e8eb4bb78e54f344c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Auctioneer Owns the Auction: India’s Media Law vs. Ad-Tech Gatekeepers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2022, Viacom18 (a Reliance-backed venture) ₹23,758 crore acquisition of IPL digital rights signalled a troubling shift in Indian media: ownership of broadcast rights no longer guaranteed control over the revenues generated from them. Jio’s ability to break even depends on being able to generate revenue from the digital advertising market, but the way that the digital advertising market is monetized is through a real-time auction system, where advertisers bid on audiences, and key layers of...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/when-the-auctioneer-owns-the-auction-india-s-media-law-vs-ad-tech-gatekeepers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26ff5a7206e69ccb3af8e4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:31:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_b5a2dfa25c1d405296abe980c391477f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betting, Broadcasting and Big Tech: The Legal Battle Over Real-Time Sports Data in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: In today’s sports economy, live data has become an asset nearly as valuable as the sporting event itself. Real-time score, ball-by-ball, predictive analytics, players' performance, and advanced statistics now power fantasy sports platforms, betting markets, analytics companies, and media houses. Beneath all of these billion-rupee deals is another commodity, legally in a gray area, but commercially indispensable for all sports: real-time sports data. This raises an important...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/betting-broadcasting-and-big-tech-the-legal-battle-over-real-time-sports-data-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2271ec3919feaaedf7e910</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:27:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_dd8040ef1f1e48bf90356c95b7d70515~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Just Streaming: Why India Needs to Rethink OTT Regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blocking of OTT platforms has brought India’s debate over streaming regulation back into the public eye. It has shifted the debate from “do we need to regulate OTT platforms?” to “what would the appropriate form of regulation for OTT platforms look like?” The root of the problem is that OTTs do not fit neatly into existing legal categories. OTT platforms do not serve as passive intermediaries (i.e., simply hosting content) and are not traditional broadcasters (since streaming is...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/not-just-streaming-why-india-needs-to-rethink-ott-regulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06abb89f0dce7b59917c88</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:19:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_915d05002c5846a0a1130d2c52732fda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rights, Bytes, and Broadcasts: Whose Broadcast Is It Anyway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Broadcasting rights refer to the legal permission granted by the owners or creators of content, such as a sporting event or a competitive video game, to a broadcasting company or platform to distribute and showcase that content. Exclusive media rights tend to be costlier, as the original content owner essentially relinquishes the ability to reach a broader audience by concentrating rights on a single entity, requiring substantial compensation in return. In the realm of...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/rights-bytes-and-broadcasts-whose-broadcast-is-it-anyway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a02d02568a3e7adcb11f17b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:04:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_3d1c1bb4d92e4a7f878def7a8520d854~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Owns a Child Influencer’s Earnings? Re-Examining the Coogan Law in the Age of Social Media ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-year-old records her daily life, school mornings, skincare tutorials, a day in my life reels, and earns up to 30 million a year in advertising revenue. A TikTok prankster who is only eight years old is signing six-figure sponsorship contracts, even though he cannot even sign his own name. These videos can generate substantial revenue, yet in many jurisdictions, the child has no automatic legal right to the income their labour produces. Child exploitation has been a long standing issue...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/who-owns-a-child-influencer-s-earnings-re-examining-the-coogan-law-in-the-age-of-social-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ccbf8f4c31bb6f64bef25f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_f6276a05f76d4d038d9d2b533da9c97b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hard Law(unch) of Indian Sporting Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Sports Governance Act, 2025  (“NSG Act”) was enacted in August 2025. This statute marks a significant departure  from India’s reliance on non-binding executive instructions and policy guidelines, such as the National Sports Development Code of 2011, which was previously disregarded  by sporting federations without much consequence. The NSG Act establishes binding legal obligations  which defines the powers, responsibilities and accountability across all levels of sports...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/the-hard-law-unch-of-indian-sporting-governance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb9a55e7de3cb0060a0470</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_b1f079b26eb5455987c014726f20701b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art vs. Authority: The CBFC's Censorial Instinct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barely a few months into 2026, comes another significant film certification contention. At the moment, it’s surrounding ‘Jana Nayagan’ starring Vijay Thalapathy in what is being touted as his last silver screen appearance. The movie, which was scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, was initially cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with its communication to the producers of the movie  dated December 22, 2025, subject to the makers noting certain exclusions. A revised...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/art-vs-authority-the-cbfc-s-censorial-instinct</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa542e48ed77c778254b30</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:34:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_c6f7fddf1cbe4891bcc5a8549b04d85c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_610,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training, Not Copying: Why AI Training Should Qualify as Fair Dealing in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapid ascent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has triggered a global legal adversity. From Hollywood writers striking  against digital replicas to the rise of anti-AI campaign , the tension between human creativity and machine learning is palpable. In India, the examination of this intersection between copyright law and AI model training has reached the Delhi High Court in the landmark case of ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. OpenAI Inc . [1]   At the heart of this dispute lies a...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/training-not-copying-why-ai-training-should-qualify-as-fair-dealing-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a90730f282fcf3923dd8eb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:36:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_5277e7dcae6147478c31ddd2e693892f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centralising the Field: A Constitutional Critique of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The  National Sports Governance Act, 2025  (“the Act”) stands as the most groundbreaking enactment in Post-Independence Sports Governance in India. Widely viewed as a turning point, the Act replaces National Sports Development Code, 2011,  which had operated merely as a non-binding, and establishes a legally binding structure. The legislation intended to establish a comprehensive statutory framework to ensure the transparent, ethical, and accountable governance of National Sports...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/centralising-the-field-a-constitutional-critique-of-the-national-sports-governance-act-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3fd5b9d34acb7c4384158</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:53:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_c9aa9badb3c449008ceaefdd5448a967~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom of Expression vs. Control of platform: OTT Contents Control under Indian Media Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction The rise of the Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms has changed the media and entertainment industry landscape in India in such a way that it has negated the elements of gatekeeping that dominated the cinema and television industry before. However, this disruptive change has also increased regulatory attention to digital content . The constitutional question, which now occupies the legal regulation of OTT platforms, is the one in which the boom of creative freedom in  Article 19 (1) (a)...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/freedom-of-expression-vs-control-of-platform-ott-contents-control-under-indian-media-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ee7aac315cca7cad05007</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:20:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_dd82a2fa3b074e2588f1546762eef378~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCESL Newsletter: January 2026]]></title><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/gcesl-newsletter-january-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f39d3b5fb2c66253a88d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:50:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_a7e8ca178fd2438e853295905bac2fe6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_491,h_645,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAIR PLAY BEYOND THE FIELD: LESSONS FROM INDIA AND BEYOND]]></title><description><![CDATA[INTRODUCTION Can your favourite sports federation stop you from joining another league? At first glance, this might look like a sporting policy question. But in reality, it is a legal one rooted in Competition law. In today’s world, sports are no longer confined to fair play on the field. They have become billion-dollar industries powered by profit sharing, broadcasting and rights to Over-the-Top platforms, sponsorships and merchandising. With this rise in commercial component of professional...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/fair-play-beyond-the-field-lessons-from-india-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698df13231ffa9c24361e6a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_f60c0bc992bd46f28b0e2813486096ed~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulating OTT Platforms: Rethinking Competition Law in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction India’s entertainment industry has witnessed a significant increase in the use of OTT platforms, transforming the sector into a rapidly evolving and highly sought after industry. OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV and JioCinema among others, have emerged as major players in the relevant market for OTT services within the meaning of Section 2(r) of the Competition Act, 2002. While the industry is booming, it has also intensified competition and raised...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/regulating-ott-platforms-rethinking-competition-law-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ded57636516a316703402</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:58:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_ddcd154a6e1f44c28cc96cbff452f7d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Amendments to India’s Online Gaming Bill: Balancing Regulation, Innovation, and Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction India’s online gaming industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital economy, valued at approximately 4.38 billion United States Dollar (“USD”)  in 2025 and projected to reach USD 8.74 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.80%.  With an estimated 488 million online gamers in 2024, expected to rise to 517 million by the end of 2025, the sector employs over 130,000 professionals and contributes significantly to innovation,...]]></description><link>https://gcsel.gnlu.ac.in/post/proposed-amendments-to-india-s-online-gaming-bill-balancing-regulation-innovation-and-protection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6921a63931a88d3506f25a9e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:05:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6692c1_7fe61a935bdb4924bafaaa0605e7fd77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gcsl54</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>