Equestrian Hurdles

Updated on: 7 February 2024 7:39 pm

Equestrian Hurdles

1974: The Tamil Nadu government brings in the Horse-Racers Abolition of Wagering Act and extends the Madras City Police Act to the MRC, rendering racing illegal.
1975: The MRC challenges the act in the Madras High Court.
September 1975: A two-judge bench of the Madras High Court dismisses the MRC writ. The MRC appeals to the Supreme Court.
November 1975: The Supreme Court stays the act. Racing continues.
January 1986: The state government takes over the MRC following allegations of mismanagement. The MRC challenges the takeover.
April 1986: The Supreme Court stays the takeover and appoints an interim committee to run the affairs of the club.
May 1986: The MRC withdraws the earlier 'abolition' petition. In view of the withdrawal, the MGR government stops racing.
July 1986: The MRC moves the apex court to restore the old abolition petition. The Supreme Court permits only inter-venue betting.
1988: The Supreme Court permits actual racing.
1994: The issue is argued in court.
January 12, 1996: The Supreme Court rules in favour of the MRC.