Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- The Supreme Court on September 19 gave the All India Football Federation (AIFF) the green light to operate under its new draft constitution, ending years of uncertainty over governance in Indian football.

The court also confirmed that the current executive committee, led by President Kalyan Chaubey, can complete its tenure, with fresh elections scheduled in 2026.

A Bench comprising Justices Sri Narasimha and A.S. Chandurkar instructed the AIFF to convene a general body meeting within four weeks to formally adopt the new constitution, incorporating minor tweaks suggested by the court.

The verdict provides much-needed clarity, allowing the federation to resume its operations, finalize commercial deals, and focus on ...