India Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking nationwide online gambling ban
The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a petition seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms alleged to operate as social or esports games. The Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change asked the court to require consistent application of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and state laws; the court requested a response from the union government.
The case could affect how online gambling platforms are treated under national and state rules in India.