The Central Government has notified the Supreme Court that challenges to the Online Gaming Act 2025 are pending. These challenges are pending in the High Courts of Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Centre requested that these cases be transferred to the Supreme Court to ensure uniformity and prevent conflicting verdicts.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Hearing on Online Gaming Act 2025 Challenges
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) submitted a petition to consolidate all Online Gaming Act 2025 Challenges. These cases has been filed by Head Digital Works, Bagheera Carrom, and Clubboom11. Recognizing the importance and urgency of the matter, the Chief Justice of India consented to list the Centre’s application for an early hearing, with the Karnataka High Court’s session set for Monday.
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Key Points regarding the Online Gaming Act 2025 Challenges
- Pending Challenges: Multiple High Courts are hearing challenges against the 2025 Online Gaming Act, which restricts real-money online gaming and imposes stringent penalties.
- Central Petition: The Centre is aiming to move all these cases to the Supreme Court, arguing that consolidation will address common legal concerns and streamline the judicial process.
- MeitY’s Position: The cases from Head Digital Works, Bagheera Carrom, and Clubboom11 focus on similar constitutional and regulatory issues, justifying their consolidation for a unified judicial review.
- Supreme Court’s Action: The Chief Justice has prioritized the matter for hearing ahead of existing Karnataka HC proceedings, emphasizing the national significance of the issue.
This approach seeks to provide clarity on the law by preventing contradictory rulings from different courts and ensuring a consistent legal outcome across the country.
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