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The Supreme Court refused to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of the India-Pakistan T20 match in the Asia Cup 2025, allowing the match to proceed as scheduled.
SC refuses to intervene in India-Pakistan match (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition that sought to cancel the India-Pakistan T20 match in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Dubai on September 14. The court decided not to get involved and allowed the match to go ahead as planned. This decision was made by a bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi.
This petition, filed by four law students, referred to recent events, such as the Pahalgam terrorist attack and Operation Sindoor. The petitioners argued that holding a cricket match against Pakistan at this time would be against the sentiments of the nation and would also damage its reputation.
The petition, led by Urvashi Jain, stated that while Indian soldiers are sacrificing their lives and the threat of terrorism persists, holding a match against Pakistan sends the wrong message. It also argued that such a match would hurt the feelings of families who have lost loved ones in the fight against terrorism.
India vs Pakistan (Img: Internet)
On September 11, 2025, the lawyers filed a petition seeking an urgent hearing and a stay order to stop the match. However, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case, stating that it would not intervene and that the match should proceed as scheduled.
The court made it clear that it would not issue a stay order. When the lawyers appealed for reconsideration, the bench rejected their request as well.
The petitioners argued that cricket matches are meant to promote friendship and goodwill between countries. However, given the recent terrorist attacks and the martyrdom of Indian soldiers, playing a match against Pakistan at this time would send the wrong message.
They felt that it would look like India is maintaining normal relations with a country that supports terrorism, which could hurt the families of victims. They stressed that the country's security and dignity are more important than entertainment.
The India vs Pakistan match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14. It is one of the most awaited matches of the Asia Cup 2025, with cricket fans worldwide eagerly waiting. The rivalry between these two teams always brings excitement and tension.
Though the petition raised emotional issues, the Supreme Court chose not to interfere and prioritized allowing the match to proceed. Now, all attention is on this important game where India and Pakistan will face off on the field.
