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Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban

Last month, the Madras High Court once again struck down the Tamil Nadu government's attempts to ban online skill games (non-gambling games) under a larger ban on online gambling. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangpurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu held that the state government had the power to regulate skill games, and banning them exceeded its…
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Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban
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Madras HC questions why Tamil Nadu can't ban online gambling

Last week, a Madras High Court bench questioned why Tamil Nadu's competence to ban online gambling was being doubted, given that states have the constitutional jurisdiction to regulate'betting and gambling', reported Times of India. Chief Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavulu were hearing the online real money gaming…
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Restrict minors from online gambling: Petition in Madras HC

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought the Union's response in a petition seeking to restrict minors from playing on online gambling and sports betting websites, reported Times of India. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was brought by Tirunelveli activist S. Ayyaa and heard by a Division Bench comprising Justices R. Mahadevan and…
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Restrict minors from online gambling: Petition in Madras HC
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Madras Hc Dismisses Case Against Constitutional Validity Of Tamil Nadu'S Online Gambling Ban

A two-member bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a case against the Tamil Nadu Government's ordinance to ban online gambling, after stating that it would hear it only if and when it becomes a law. The petitioners subsequently withdrew the case against the ordinance. "Which court in this world hears a challenge to an ordinance that is yet to…
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Bill To Ban & Regulate Online Gambling Games

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill to ban and regulate online gambling games on Wednesday. Earlier, Tamil Nadu government passed a resolution to ban online games in the state. On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy introduced a bill to Ban Online Gambling Games in Tamil Nadu assembly. The move of the state government comes after…
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TN governor approves ordinance banning online gambling in state

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Friday gave his assent to an ordinance to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming in the state. Following his assent, the Tamil Nadu prohibition of online gambling and regulation of online games ordinance, 2022 came into effect. The prohibitions include online gambling, playing online games of chance (namely…
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Karnataka HC Strikes Down State s Online Gambling Law Gaming Industry Leaders Reacts

These petitions had challenged the constitutional legitimacy of revisions made to the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act that had prohibited all types of internet gaming where the move of money is involved. Amid the months-long controversy, the Karnataka High Court, on Monday struck down the state's online gambling law as unconstitutional. On…
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Karnataka HC Strikes Down State s Online Gambling Law Gaming Industry Leaders Reacts
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Karnataka gambling law: ambit, HC challenge

On September 21, the Karnataka legislature passed a legislation to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, making all forms of gambling, including online, a cognisable and non-bailable offence. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 was notified and came into force on October 5 It was passed in Karnataka despite similar laws introduced in Tamil…
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Karnataka gambling law: ambit, HC challenge
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Skill gaming startups caught in Karnataka's online gambling ban

For sectors like'online gaming' and'cryptocurrency', one word that best describes the present regulatory scenario is'ambiguous'. Both sectors are booming in India, but governments have their concerns related to user safety. This dilemma played out again recently, with Karnataka notifying a law to ban and betting. The law provides for up to three…
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Industry appeals Karnataka high court against online gambling law

All Indian Gaming Federation (AIGF), Mobile Premier League, Games24x7, Gameskraft and Head Digital Works Private Limited have filed writ petitions in the Karnataka High Court against the State's online gambling law. All five petitions were filed on Thursday, October 7. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Compliance Act, 2021, which was notified on…
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Industry appeals Karnataka high court against online gambling law
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Companies may move court against govt ban on online gambling and games

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) still going on, gaming companies were caught off guard as Karnataka government ban on online gambling and games was notified on Tuesday. A number of online gaming companies are dependent on the IPL as it brings a significant chunk of the revenue. Companies are now looking for a legal recourse to challenge the…
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GST on online Gaming: Are you game?

With virtual reality ruling all aspects of our lives, gaming is no exception. Owing to the pandemic, not only adults, playground for kids has also shifted on the screens. The online gaming industry in India has seen exponential growth in terms of both, revenue and usage. It is anticipated that the online gaming industry would grow at a compounded…
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Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money

Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money - Judges in Chennai declared the law invalid as it was against a previous Constitutional ruling. Online gaming companies had challenged the bill prohibiting some of the nation's favourite games, as confirmed by a recent study into the profile of the average desi player. Media reports in…
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Tamil Nadu: Madras HC Quashes Law Enacted By AIADMK Of Banning Online Gambling Games

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday struck down the law that was enacted by the AIADMK government, banning online games such as rummy and poker that were played with stakes in the state. The ordinance to ban online betting games was promulgated by Governor Banwarilal Purohit in November 2020 and the amendment bill, Tamil Nadu Gaming and…
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Madras HC refuses to stay Tamil Nadu's ordinance banning online gambling

NEW DELHI: The Madras high court has declined to grant an interim stay on the Tamil Nadu government's ordinance banning online gambling and games, including online rummy. Appearing for the state, advocate general Vijay Narayan today sought more time and urged the court to adjourn the matter till after Pongal. He also mentioned that there is a…
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Madras HC refuses to stay Tamil Nadu's ordinance banning online gambling