Karnataka High Court Quashes law banning online gaming: The Karnataka High Court on Monday struck down the amendments to the Karnataka Police Amendment Act in 2021 prohibiting certain online gaming activities. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S Dixit said that nothing in the judgment shall be construed to prevent appropriate legislation in accordance with the constitution. The Online Skill gaming industry lauds the verdict. So, let’s know more about it in detail.
Karnataka High Court Bench Statement:
The bench declared certain provisions of the Karnataka Act number 28/2021, to the extent
the provisions pertaining to regulating online gaming activities, to be ultra vires to the
Constitution of India. “The consequences of striking down the provisions shall follow. However, nothing in this judgment shall be construed to prevent appropriate legislation from being brought about concerning the subject of betting and gambling, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. A writ of mandamus is issued restraining the respondents from interfering with online gaming business and allied activities of the petitioners,” the bench
said.
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Karnataka High Court Quashes law banning online gaming: The Online Skill gaming industry lauds the verdict
The state government by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, had prohibited and
criminalized the playing of games of skill including online games by risking money or otherwise. The petitioners, including the All India Gaming Federation, claimed that games are of skill. Various court orders have categorically differentiated games of chance and games of skill.
The Online Skill gaming industry lauds the verdict:
Mr. Roland Landers, CEO of, All India Gaming Federation stated, “India is the fifth largest online gaming market globally and skill-based gaming, a sunrise sector, is giving birth to an increasing number of unicorns within the country, especially Karnataka. As the apex industry body for online skill gaming, AIGF welcomes the judgment passed by the court that strikes down the Law banning Online Games. this is a step in the right direction to grow the burgeoning gaming industry.
Mr. Ankur Singh, CEO & Founder of Witzeal Technologies Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are excited to hear the judgment of the Hon’ble Court. It will enable us to resume business in Karnataka and provide our gaming platform to our users. This move is in line with the initiatives proposed by the FM in the Union budget. We will set up an AVGC task force and will further help in giving a much-needed push to gaming companies and developers. ”
More Reactions:
“It’s a great day for the RMG industry. This segment is being recognized again and again especially from top judicial institutions of the country. Even the central government has been showing support to the gaming industry as seen in the recent budget presented by the Hon’ble FM. I am sure all state governments will also support the industry to realize its true potential, both for employment opportunities and revenue generation which can also be a big contributor to the GDP. This will also boost the investor sentiment towards the segment” from Puneet Singh, Co-founder, and COO, Baazi Games
Basically, these are all about the situation. As per Union Budget, we can expect more in the coming days. So, stay connected for more updates. Meanwhile, you can follow our other content.
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