Supreme Court Upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka's Ban on Online Gaming for Stakes

The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions from gaming companies challenging the bans on online gaming in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, upholding the states' authority to regulate such activities for public order and addiction concerns. The court found no merit in the petitions, which argued that skill-based games should not be banned. The ruling supports the states' laws that prohibit online games played for stakes.

Key facts

• The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging the bans on online gaming in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
• The court upheld the states' authority to regulate online games played for stakes.
• The petitions were led by gaming companies including Junglee Games India.
• The court found no merit in the petitions, emphasizing states' rights to intervene for public order and addiction concerns.
• The ruling aligns with the court's earlier decision in May supporting the bans.

Sources

• The Economic Times