The Appellate Tribunal put aside penalties imposed on Modi and other officials by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to holding IPL 2009 in South Africa.

Lalit Modi gets relief from Appellate Tribunal in 2009 IPL case, plans to visit India later this year


Former IPL founder and chairman Lalit Modi has announced plans to return to India after spending nearly 16 years abroad, following a major legal victory in a case linked to the 2009 Indian Premier League season in South Africa.

A tribunal has set aside most of the Enforcement Directorate's findings and penalties in the principal FEMA proceedings, ruling that there was no material to establish Lalit Modi's responsibility for the alleged foreign exchange violations.

The case dates back to 2009, when the IPL was shifted to South Africa due to India's general elections. The Enforcement Directorate had alleged violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) over remittances related to staging the tournament.

Lalit Modi plans India return after 16 Years as tribunal gives major relief In IPL 2009 FEMA Case

IPL founder Lalit Modi says he will return to India later this year after a tribunal ruled in his favour in the 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case.


Lalit Modi plans comeback after 16 years as he gets legal relief in FEMA case

Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues. 

'Looking forward to returning to India': Lalit Modi after tribunal quashes ED penalties in 2009 IPL case

Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi predicts women's cricket franchises will be worth billions within 15 years, driven by the WPL's rapid growth and global appeal

'Women's cricket teams will be worth billions of dollars in 15 years', says former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi questioned why Rahul Gandhi repeatedly targets him, claiming no case has been proven against him in 17 years. He also alleged political vendettas and accused former Home Minister P. Chidambaram of blocking the 2009 IPL, forcing its move to South Africa.

'He attacks me always': Lalit Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi, asserts innocence

Lalit Modi, the renowned businessman who broke the internet in 2022 when he made his relationship with Sushmita Sen official, has now addressed the relationship rumours four years later.

'My life was in London, her India': Lalit Modi explains what went wrong with Sushmita Sen

Lalit Modi opens up about his relationship with Sushmita Sen, and addresses the "gold digger" claims against her. The two made headlines in 2022 after the businessman shared photos of their vacation. 


'I was a diamond digger': Lalit Modi reacts to 'gold digger' claims against Sushmita Sen

IPL founder Lalit Modi calls for the end of 50-over cricket. As the roadmap to the 2027 World Cup in Africa begins, Modi salutes Kerry Packer but argues the format has lost its relevance to T20s and Test cricket.

‘I salute Kerry Packer, but time’s up for ODIs’: Lalit Modi picks T20s and Tests as the way forward

Lalit Modi sends a cryptic warning to Kavya Maran after SunRisers Leeds’ controversial £190,000 signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed. As Sunil Gavaskar slams the move and fans trigger a social media meltdown, Modi claims he knows a "thing or two" about managing optics.

'Call Me': Lalit Modi’s cryptic X post for SunRisers Leeds owner Kavya Maran amid Abrar signing backlash

The apology came after a video showing Lalit Modi attending Vijay Mallya’s birthday party in London last week.

Lalit Modi issues public apology over ‘two biggest fugitives’ viral video with Vijay Mallya

The MEA attributed the delay in the extradition of the duo wanted in India to complex legal procedures across multiple jurisdictions and reiterated its commitment to bring them back to the country to face trial before Indian courts.

'We are committed to bringing back absconders': MEA on Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's 'biggest fugitives' viral video

'We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India', says Lalit Modi in a controversial video. Here's how netizens reacted to it

'A beautiful dancing weekend': Inside IPL founder Lalit Modi's Mayfair birthday bash featuring Vijay Mallya, dancing, glamour and more

Years later, Modi publicly released that unseen video of Harbhajan slapping Sreesanth, irking the latter’s wife.

IPL founder Lalit Modi hits back at Sreesanth’s wife for her outburst over viral slapgate video

Lalit Mod has released an unseen video of Harbhajan Singh slapping Sreesanth during IPL 2008. The incident, known as slapgate, resurfaces after 18 years.

Lalit Modi drops Harbhajan–Sreesanth slap video from IPL 2008 – Watch now

India news | Trending | Last week on Friday (Mar 7), Lalit Modi filed an application to surrender his Indian passport in the High Commission of India, London. He left India in 2010 and is known to have been living in London.

Lalit Modi denies ‘false’ extradition claims after Vanuatu’s PM cancels his passport

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Lalit Modi. This comes after revelations in international media about Lalit Modi being a fugitive. Watch this report for more details!

Vanuatu Cancels Fugitive Lalit Modi's Passport In Bid To 'Avoid Extradition'

Vanuatu PM directs citizenship commission to cancel Lalit Modi's passport

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport

India news | World : Vanuatu Prime Minister’s office said, "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu cancels passport of Indian fugitive Lalit Modi

Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Lalit Modi's passport

Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has slammed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) owner N Srinivasan and made some serious allegations. Modi and Srinivasan have been at the loggerheads for long.

CSK owner N Srinivasan rigged IPL 2009 auction? Lalit Modi makes BIG claims

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for prioritising profits over promotion and passion for the game in the USA with sky-rocketing ticket prices for the marquee clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York.

‘Profit over passion’ - Lalit Modi slams ICC for $20,000 ticket price for India-Pakistan T20 WC tie

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Lalit Modi gets relief from Appellate Tribunal in 2009 IPL case, plans to visit India later this year

Lalit Modi plans India return after 16 Years as tribunal gives major relief In IPL 2009 FEMA Case

Lalit Modi plans comeback after 16 years as he gets legal relief in FEMA case

'Looking forward to returning to India': Lalit Modi after ED penalties revoked

'Women's cricket teams will be worth billions of dollars in 15 yrs': Lalit Modi

'He attacks me always': Lalit Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi, asserts innocence

'My life was in London': Lalit Modi explains what went wrong with Sushmita Sen

Lalit Modi reacts to 'gold digger' claims against Sushmita Sen

‘Time’s up for ODIs’: Lalit Modi backs T20s and Tests as cricket’s future

Lalit Modi’s cryptic X post for Kavya Maran's Hundred team over Abrar's signing

Lalit Modi issues apology over ‘biggest fugitives’ viral video with Vijay Mallya

'Committed to bringing back': Govt reacts to Lalit Modi–Vijay Mallya video

'We are the two fugitives', says Lalit Modi in a controversial video