SC defers hearing on petitions challenging law banning online gaming

SC defers hearing on petitions challenging law banning online gaming

The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing on petitions challenging a law that bans money gaming.

The decision was made by a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, who said they would take up the matter after Diwali vacation.

The petitions were filed by several gaming companies including Head Digital Works Private Ltd., the lead petitioner in this case.

Gaming companies seek interim relief

The lawyers representing the gaming companies sought interim relief, arguing that the law has completely shut down their businesses and forced layoffs.

Senior advocate C.A. Sundaram told the court, "This has national ramifications. We are in a position where our business is completely closed. There's no avenue to function, and employees have been laid off."