Supreme Court Rejects Gaming Firms’ Review Pleas, Upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Online Gaming Bans

Supreme Court rejects gaming firms’ review pleas, upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming bans

The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions from gaming companies challenging state bans on online gaming. The court upheld the validity of laws enacted by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to regulate games for stakes. It found no merit in arguments asserting that skill-based games should not be banned. States can intervene where online gaming poses public order issues and addiction concerns arise.

Supreme Court dismisses review petitions challenging its Junglee Games ruling

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a batch of review petitions challenging its landmark decision in the State of Tamil Nadu v. Junglee Games India Pvt. Ltd. matter. This dismissal effectively closes the primary judicial avenue for real-money gaming platforms seeking relief from state-level bans and restrictions. A division bench of the apex court […]