Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Law Banning Online Gambling: A Win for Digital Freedoms?
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- 20 Mar 2025 --
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For years, the debate over online gambling in India has been entangled in legal battles, with states imposing restrictions and businesses challenging them. The Karnataka High Court has now struck down the state’s controversial law banning online gambling, a move seen as a major victory for the gaming industry and digital economy.
The state government had introduced the ban to curb addiction and financial ruin, citing cases of people losing significant amounts of money. However, online gaming platforms and industry advocates challenged the law, arguing that it unfairly targeted skill-based games and hurt legitimate businesses.
In its ruling, the Karnataka High Court observed that:
✔️ Blanket bans on online gaming violate constitutional protections under Article 19(1)(g) (Right to Trade).
✔️ There must be a clear distinction between games of skill and games of chance.
✔️ Overregulation stifles innovation and economic growth in the gaming sector.
This decision has far-reaching implications, as several other states have imposed similar restrictions on online gaming. With billions of dollars at stake, the battle over regulating digital gambling is far from over.
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