A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to cancel the upcoming India–Pakistan T20 cricket match scheduled to be held in Dubai on September 14 as part of the Asia Cup.
The petition has been filed by four law students led by Urvashi Jain.
According to the petitioners, organising a cricket match with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, in which Indian civilians and soldiers sacrificed their lives, sends a message inconsistent with national dignity and public sentiment.
As per the plea filed, cricket cannot be placed above national interest, the lives of citizens or the sacrifices of armed personnel.
The petitioners have also sought directions for implementation of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
The petition was filed through advocates Sneha Rani, Abhishek Verma and Md. Anas Chaudhary