Karnataka HC sets aside provisions of law banning online gaming
The Hindu
While restraining the government from taking any action against the petitioners, the bench gave liberty to the government to enact law on online gaming as per the constitutional provisions
In a relief to online gaming operators, the High Court of Karnataka on February 14 held as unconstitutional some of the provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which prohibit and criminalise the activities of offering and playing games of skill, including online games, by risking money or otherwise.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S. Dixit delivered the verdict while allowing the petitions filed by associations of gaming operators, like Online Gaming Federation, Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and a few individuals who are online gaming enthusiasts.
While restraining the government from taking any action against the petitioners, the bench gave liberty to the government to enact law on online gaming as per the constitutional provisions.