Overview
- A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan confirmed the November 4 listing after a mention by senior advocates C. Aryaman Sundaram and Arvind P. Datar.
- On September 8, the Supreme Court transferred and consolidated challenges from the Delhi, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts to avoid conflicting rulings.
- Petitioners argue the law unlawfully sweeps in judicially recognized skill-based games, including some e-sports, violating the Article 19(1)(g) right to carry on a trade or profession.
- The 2025 law prohibits "online money games" and curbs associated banking and advertising services, with penalties of up to Rs 1 crore and three years’ imprisonment.
- Several operators, including Dream11, Pokerbazi and Rummy Circle, have suspended real-money contests, and a separate CASC plea seeking Section 69A blocking orders and payment restrictions is pending after notice issued on October 17.