New Delhi, May 27 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on a petition filed by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), challenging the Union Sports Ministry's recognition of another entity, the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA).

Justice Sachin Datta reserved his order after hearing arguments from all relevant parties.

During the hearing, the Union government's counsel argued that there is no enforceable legal right mandating AIPA's recognition, emphasising that the Sports Code does not require a formal hearing.

The counsel further stated, "After analysis, we found that on several parameters, the candidature of the respondent (IPA) was compliant, whereas the petitioner (AIPA) was not." Additionally, the governm...