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JUSTICE-MUDGAL-IPL-PROBE-COMMITTEE-REPORT-final-feb-8

JUSTICE-MUDGAL-IPL-PROBE-COMMITTEE-REPORT-final-feb-8

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<strong>JUSTICE</strong> <strong>MUDGAL</strong> <strong>IPL</strong> <strong>PROBE</strong> <strong>COMMITTEE</strong> 201470no consolidated uniform law applicable to theentire country. In view of the specific requirementsstipulated inSection 415 read with Section 420 ofthe Indian Penal Code the applicability of theseprovisions in matters of fixing of games/ spots/sessions is debatable. The status of law in regardto betting and fixing has therefore createdoperational impediment on the part ofinvestigating and prosecuting agencies incombating these corrupt influences in the sport. Itis most imperative to enact a substantive lawmaking all forms of manipulation of sports,corruption and malpractices a criminal offence.The law so enacted must be applicable uniformlyin the country and should stipulate the creation ofan independent investigating agency, a dedicatedprosecuting directorate and a separate judicialforum for expeditious trials. The law must providefor stringent deterrent punishments, similarprovisions as in Section 18 of the MCOCA andrestrictive bail provisions as in NDPS and othersimilar enactments. This is necessary becauseinflux of hawala money and involvement ofterrorist elements in matter of betting and fixing ofsports is causing serious threat to nationalsecurity. In view of the national interest involved,it would be necessary to explore the optionsavailable to the Parliament and the Legislatures of

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