Hyderabad Cricket Association Faces Contempt Petition Over Prolonged Inaction on Court Orders
The Hyderabad Cricket Association is facing a contempt petition at the Telangana High Court for failing to comply with a May 2025 order. The case centers on the recovery of honoraria paid to officials appointed in violation of the association's bye-laws.
Highlights
- •Acrylic Cricket Club has filed a contempt petition against top HCA office-bearers at the Telangana High Court.
- •The dispute concerns a May 2025 judgment ordering the recovery of honoraria paid to irregularly appointed officials.
- •Petitioners claim no action has been taken to quantify or recover crores of rupees from the responsible individuals.
- •The petition highlights that recent criminal proceedings and suspensions against HCA officials underscore the need for urgent compliance.
A contempt petition has been filed at the Telangana High Court regarding the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), signaling a significant legal escalation over alleged inaction. The legal challenge stems from an ongoing dispute over the failure to implement a court order issued in May 2025, which required the recovery of honoraria paid to certain appointees in violation of the association’s established bye-laws.
The petition was formally initiated by the Acrylic Cricket Club and its secretary, Chitti Sridhar. Legal action has been directed against key HCA office-bearers, specifically vice-president Sardar Daljeet Singh, joint secretary T. Basava Raju, and councillor Sunil Agarwal. The matter is currently slated for a hearing before the High Court in the coming days.
Legal Battle Over HCA Recovery Mandate
The core of the dispute rests on a High Court judgment delivered on May 2, 2025. In that ruling, the court invalidated several internal appointments made by certain functionaries. While the judgment provided protections for the appointees regarding their earned honoraria, it issued a stern, explicit directive requiring that all funds paid out for these irregular positions—amounting to several crores—be recovered directly from the personal bank accounts of those individuals responsible for authorizing the appointments.
According to the filed affidavit, nearly a full year has elapsed since that judicial directive was issued, yet the petitioners claim that no meaningful steps have been taken to identify, quantify, or reclaim the money. This alleged contempt of court is described by the petitioners as a deliberate failure to comply with the judiciary’s clear instructions, effectively undermining the court's authority.
Impact of Ongoing Legal Scrutiny
The situation within the Hyderabad Cricket Association has become increasingly complex. The contempt affidavit notes that subsequent events, including criminal investigations, arrests, and the suspension of various office-bearers, have only intensified the need for swift compliance with the original recovery order. The petitioners argue that these broader institutional issues make the failure to act even more inexcusable.
By bringing this contempt petition forward, the club is seeking to force the organization to adhere to the High Court’s mandate. The ongoing legal tension reflects a broader struggle for accountability within the administrative framework of the sports body. Observers are now looking toward the upcoming court proceedings to determine if the HCA will finally be held accountable for its prolonged inaction regarding these irregular payments.
