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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Input on Regulating Betting Apps

The court issued notice to the Union government following a PIL citing youth suicides, financial distress, and celebrity endorsements linked to betting platforms.

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Youth at risk: Plea seeking ban on betting apps, top court issues notice to Centre
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court has formally requested the Centre's response to a PIL filed by Dr. K A Paul, seeking a ban or strict regulation of online and offline betting apps.
  • The petitioner cited over 1,023 suicides in Telangana linked to betting apps and accused 25 celebrities of misleading endorsements, with FIRs already filed against them.
  • The bench, led by Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, observed that while betting is a serious issue, legislation alone may not fully curb voluntary participation.
  • The court directed the Attorney General and Solicitor General to assist in examining the matter and deferred notices to state governments until the Centre's response is reviewed.
  • The PIL calls for a unified central law under the Public Gambling Act, 1867, to address regulatory gaps and prohibit celebrity endorsements of betting platforms.