Online gambling amendment: Karnataka defends legislation
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Amended provisions of Karnataka Police Act prohibit and criminalise the playing of games of chance and skill including online games by risking money or otherwise. Several petitions were filed challenging the amendment.
Karnataka government defends the amendment to the Karnataka Police Act to regulate online gaming activities. Several petitions were filed challenging the amendments. AG Prabhuling K Navadgi said the legislation is more concerned about curbing the betting menace. The AG will continue his arguments on the interlocutory application seeking a stay on operation of the amended provisions. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi adjourned the case to November 30 for further hearing.
