Sports

In a 'fix' over legal hurdles

2022-01-29 ·

Karnataka HC’s order on the alleged KPL match-fixing case again spotlights the need to criminalise corruption in sport for effective deterrence.

Why criminalisation matters

Administrative sanctions alone offer limited bite. A clear penal framework defining fixing, spot-fixing and betting-linked offences can streamline investigations and prosecutions.

Global cues

Several jurisdictions treat sporting fraud as a specific crime, improving cooperation between leagues, police and financial watchdogs.