They said since Modi is already banned by BCCI from holding any position, his taking over as RCA chief would debar the state cricket association from participating in the game and will also restrict players affiliated to it from being part of the Indian cricket team in which there are two players from Rajasthan.
Further, it was argued that the observer to the election has not correctly interpreted the apex court order by changing the schedule of the polls which facilitated Modi to file his nomination paper through a power of attorney.
Interestingly, the issue of RCA and Modi was raised before it was called for hearing as the bench was seized of another dispute emanating from state cricket.
BCCI was accused by Modi's lawyer of utilising the moment to frustrate the former IPL Commissioner, who is eagerly waiting in London to stage a come back to Indian cricket administration.
Modi's lawyers said the poll issue was raised out of turn but the other sides responded that it was necessary as "the declaration of result will prejudice other matters (connected with RCA".
The bench for the second time postponed the hearing and opening of the sealed envelope containing results on the controversial December 19, 2013 elections which saw Modi contesting the polls despite being banned by the BCCI for life from being associated with any cricket association.
Challenging the election, the BCCI pleaded that Modi should not have been allowed to contest the election and submitted that if he emerges victorious, he should not be declared elected to the post without hearing its objections.
