The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021

The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 provides a statutory framework for the operation of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory to enforce anti-doping rules in Indian sports in alignment with international conventions.

• It provides legal authority and institutional autonomy to the National Anti-Doping Agency, replacing its earlier status as a registered society.
• The legislation establishes statutory disciplinary and appeal panels to ensure structured administrative redressal for sports personnel.
• It aligns India's sports integrity framework with the World Anti-Doping Code, fulfilling international treaty obligations under UNESCO conventions.

UPSC frames questions on this topic under GS Paper II governance, focusing on the creation of statutory bodies and the legal backing of administrative agencies. Questions frequently assess the balance between regulatory enforcement powers, such as search and seizure, and athletes' constitutional rights to privacy and due process. Candidates are also expected to analyze how domestic legal frameworks help India meet international sports governance standards.

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