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SC to hear PIL seeking nationwide ban on online gambling masquerading as esports, social games
BusinessLineยท 2025-10-16 10:00
The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a PIL filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) seeking directions to the Centre to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games.A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer Virag Gupta, appearing for the CASC, on Thursday and agreed to hear the PIL on October 17.The plea has sought a direction to union minis ...