The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on Monday, set aside Hockey India’s nine-month ban on midfielder Gurbaj Singh, terming it “illegal, arbitrary and unreasonable”.
The decision has opened the doors for a possible comeback to the National side.
The court also directed the federation to reconvene the Athletes Grievance Redressal Committee — which had initially proposed the ban — within a week and decide on the imposition of any punishment/penalty, if need be, in accordance with Hockey India’s Code of Conduct guidelines.
“I knew I will get justice since I have not done anything wrong. Even in court, they failed to give any substantial reason to justify such a long ban or any provision in the Code of Conduct rules for such a harsh punishment,” a relieved Gurbaj said after receiving a copy of the order.
The federation has decided not to go on appeal.
