No Constitutional Protection for Betting on Games of Skill; TN and Karnataka Laws Banning Online Games with Stakes Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of laws enacted by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka regulating and prohibiting online betting and wagering activities. The Court clarified that although games of skill may enjoy constitutional protection, betting or wagering on such games does not receive similar protection under the Constitution. Supreme Court Bench Delivers Important Verdict A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the judgment while…
