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AIFF adopts new constitution at its special general body meeting

Contentious clauses omitted pending directions from Supreme Court

Matter could reportedly be taken up by SC on October 12 or 13

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) adopted its new constitution on Sunday (October 12, 2025) at its special general body meeting.

The constitution had been approved by the Supreme Court on September 19, after former apex court judge L Nageswara Rao prepared the draft with modifications and directed the federation to adopt it within four weeks.

However, two contentious clauses were omitted – one requiring a Supreme Court nod for any amendment and another barring office-bearers from holding dual posts in AIFF and state units – pending directions from the apex court

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