Online Betting Case: SC Issues Notice to Centre, Says ‘Misconception that It Can Be Stopped Through Law’

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban betting apps

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea seeking a complete ban on “illegal” betting apps. The petition also sought strict regulations on online gaming and fantasy sports, and the enactment of a comprehensive law. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh issued a notice to the Centre and sought its response, but refrained from issuing notices to the state governments at the present stage. The petitioner, claiming hims…

Online betting case: SC issues notice to Centre, says ‘misconception that it can be stopped through law’

During the hearing on Friday, Justice Kant said that people “are voluntarily doing these things.” He said the court supports that online betting should be stopped but there's a “misconception that it can be stopped through a law.”

Maharashtra Poised to Become India’s ‘Online Gambling Hub’? Concerns Rise Amidst Gaming Industry Push - The News21

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has declared its intention to transform the state into the “Gaming Capital” of India. While Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently promoted the move as a boost for the entertainment sector and creative talent—backed by training programs under the Skill Development Department—critics warn that this may be a slippery slope into legitimising […]

KA Paul did the right thing

Many times, evangelist and politician KA Paul’s outspoken nature and dramatic persona pulled him into controversies, but he always used political platform to fight injustice. This time he raises serious alarm over online betting apps. After a few YouTuber influences and bureaucrats tried their bit to fight against it, the addiction has still been causing severe financial distress among youth in every nook and corner of India. Easy access to unre…

SC Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea To Regulate Betting Apps SC Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea To Regulate Betting Apps

The Supreme Court has reportedly sought response from the Centre on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of all online and offline betting apps. A PTI report said that a bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued the notice to the Centre on a plea filed by K A Paul, who argued that many children had committed suicide after getting involved in online betting and gambling through apps. The petitioner alleged that the…

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Betting Apps: Centre Asked to Respond

The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh, took serious note of the matter and issued notices to the central government and other respondents.