Bentla D'Coth is an Indian football referee. She is among the women officials from India who have been associated with refereeing in domestic and international football competitions governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
| Name | Bentla D'Coth |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football |
| Role | Referee |
| Governing body | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
Football refereeing in India is administered by the All India Football Federation, which licenses match officials and nominates them for continental assignments through the Asian Football Confederation. Indian referees who progress through state associations and AIFF assessments may be considered for the FIFA international referees list, which qualifies them to officiate cross-border fixtures.
D'Coth has officiated in football matches in India as a registered referee. Women referees in India typically progress from state-level matches to national competitions such as the Indian Women's League and tournaments organised under AIFF auspices, and may also be appointed as assistant referees or fourth officials in men's domestic competitions.
The presence of women referees such as D'Coth reflects the gradual widening of officiating opportunities for women in Indian football, alongside the development of structured women's leagues and AFC-recognised refereeing courses conducted in India.