Board Of Control For Cricket In India vs World Sports Group(I) P.Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against the Bombay High Court's order allowing World Sports Group's application under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court upheld the High Court's interim directions restraining BCCI from creating third-party rights regarding the media rights agreement until an arbitrator is appointed. The ruling emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo during arbitration proceedings, affirming that the arbitrator would have the authority to decide on interim relief thereafter.