Calcutta HC Upholds Arbitral Award in Favour of Sourav Ganguly

The Calcutta High Court upheld an arbitral award of Rs. 14.49 Cr in favour of former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, arising from a dispute with a player management agency (Percept Talent Management) that had unilaterally terminated a Player Representation Agreement.

The agency challenged the arbitral award, which granted Ganguly compensation, arguing procedural irregularities and a lack of jurisdiction.

However, the Court ruled that the arbitral tribunal had acted well within its jurisdiction and that the award did not suffer from any patent illegality or violation of natural justice.