The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre to take a “pro-active role” in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) matter for facilitating the holding of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India and the lifting of the suspension of the country’s apex football body by FIFA. The top court deferred till the August 22 hearing on the AIFF matter after the Centre said it is in discussion with the International Football Federation (FIFA) over the holding of the U-17 Women’s world cup in India. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna, and JB Paridwala said, “We would impress upon the Union of India to take a pro-active role in the matter so that the holding of the Under-17 World Cup and the lifting of the suspension of AIFF, in order to achieve that object, is duly facilitated”. ALSO READ | ‘Bangladesh Tour Highlighted Their Growth’: Former Selector Warns India, Asks Not to Take Zimbabwe Lightly At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, … [Read more...] about SC Asks Centre to Take Pro-active Role in Facilitating Holding of U-17 Women’s World Cup