Section 25 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025
- (1)Unless the International Charters and Statutes provide for appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, an appeal shall lie against any order of the Tribunal, not being an interlocutory order, to the Supreme Court.
- (2)No appeal shall lie against any decision made by the Tribunal with the consent of the parties.
- (3)Every appeal under this section shall be preferred within a period of thirty days from the date of the decision appealed against: Provided that the Supreme Court may entertain the appeal after the expiry of the said period of thirty days, if it is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the appeal in time.
Summary
- You can appeal an order from the National Sports Tribunal to the Supreme Court.
- You cannot appeal if international rules say the appeal must go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport instead.
- You cannot appeal a temporary order made while the case is still going on.
- You cannot appeal a decision if both sides agreed to it.
- You must file your appeal within thirty days of the decision.
- The Supreme Court can accept a late appeal if you had a good reason for the delay.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where do I appeal a decision made by the Tribunal?
You appeal to the Supreme Court, unless international rules require you to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
2. How long do I have to file an appeal?
You have thirty days from the date of the decision.
3. What if I miss the thirty day deadline?
The Supreme Court might still let you appeal if you can show you had a good reason for the delay.
4. Can I appeal an order that both parties agreed to?
No, you cannot appeal a decision that was made with the consent of both parties.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 25 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, which of the following orders from the National Sports Tribunal can be appealed to the Supreme Court?
Q2.Under Section 25 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what is the standard time limit to file an appeal to the Supreme Court against a Tribunal decision?
Q3.Under Section 25 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what happens if a person files an appeal to the Supreme Court forty days after the Tribunal's decision?
Q4.Under Section 25 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, when does the Supreme Court lack authority to hear an appeal from the Tribunal even if it is a final order filed within thirty days?