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This is an archive article published on March 28, 2011

Consider removal of word ‘India’ from cricket grounds: HC to BCCI

The petitioner argued it was against the nation's honour.

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The Allahabad High Court has directed the Union Government and BCCI to consider a complaint regarding writing the word ‘India’ on the ground where cricket World Cup matches are being held.

A Lucknow division bench comprising Justices Pradeep Kant and Ved Pal passed this order on a writ petition filed by a local NGO seeking direction for removal of word ‘India’ from the cricket match grounds.

The petitioner argued it was against the nation’s honour.

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