Case Law Details
All India Gaming Federation Vs State of Karnataka (Karnataka High Court)
Held by High Court
1. The provisions of Sections 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9 of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021 i.e., Karnataka Act No.28 of 2021 are declared to be ultra vires the Constitution of India in their entirety and accordingly are struck down.
2. The consequences of striking down of the subject provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021 i.e., Karnataka Act No.28 of 2021 shall follow. However, nothing in this judgment shall be construed to prevent an appropriate legislation being brought about concerning the subject i.e., ‘Betting & gambling’ in accordance with provisions of the Constitution.
3. A Writ of Mandamus is issued restraining the respondents from interfering with the online gaming business and allied activities of the petitioners.
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