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1. Permission to use a stadium for non-sports activities. 2. Challenge to the interim order permitting such use. 3. Ensuring protection of stadium infrastructure during non-sports events. Analysis: 1. The judgment deals with the issue of permitting the use of a stadium for non-sports activities. The case involved a request to use Nehru Stadium in Chennai for a Platinum Jubilee celebration, which was challenged by a public interest litigant. The Court acknowledged the ban on using sports stadia for purposes other than sports events, emphasizing the need to maintain the stadium's integrity and prevent damage. The Court allowed a one-time exception for the celebration but restricted the use to specific areas, isolating the natural and synthetic turfs to prevent damage. 2. The challenge in the appeal focused on the interim order granted by the High Court, allowing the state to proceed with the event under assurances for the stadium's safety and upkeep. The appellant questioned the legality of permitting the event despite the ban on non-sports activities. The Supreme Court modified the terms of the permission, emphasizing that the one-time use should not set a precedent for future non-sports events at the stadium. The Court highlighted the importance of upholding the ban to protect the taxpayers' investment in building and maintaining the stadium. 3. The judgment also addressed the need to protect the stadium infrastructure during non-sports events. The Court suggested confining the event to specific areas, such as the lower and upper galleries, to minimize potential damage to the turfs. By isolating the areas within the stadium and restricting activities near the turfs, the Court aimed to prevent harm to the stadium's facilities. The decision underscored the significance of maintaining sports stadia for their intended purpose and ensuring the proper upkeep of public infrastructure.
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