GM G.N. Gopal has, according to Chessbase, been now officially had his one year ban from tournaments by the AICF removed.
This action by the AICF was obviously too harsh and the reversal was a great victory for Chess in India. I for one am very pleased to see this triumph of political process. It doesn't happen often enough so let's savor it. Congratulations to G.N. Gopal!