Overview

• The Supreme Court listed the AIFF–FSDL dispute for hearing on August 22 and asked parties to file written submissions in advance.
• FSDL placed the 2025–26 ISL season on hold on July 11 due to uncertainty over renewing its 2010 Master Rights Agreement with the AIFF, which expires in December.
• At least three ISL clubs have paused first-team operations or suspended salaries, and 11 clubs warned they could shut down without a resolution.
• FIFPRO said unilateral contract suspensions are unlawful, urged confirmation of the season schedule, and raised the issue with FIFA and the AFC.
• AIFF defended its court approach by citing legal advice linked to the National Sports Governance Bill, while an amicus told the court FSDL must run the league or face contract termination and a new tender.