Karnataka High Court quashes Rs 21,000 crore SCN to Gameskraft Ltd

Gameskraft Technologies Private Limited Vs Directorate General of Goods Services Tax Intelligence (Karnataka High Court)

HC held that

• There is a distinct difference between games of skill and games of chance; games such as rummy, etc. as was discussed in several decisions above and particularized in the Division Bench decision of this Court in All India Gaming Federation’s case supra, whether played online or physical, with or without stakes would be games of skill and test of predominance would apply; the said judgment is a total and complete answer not only to the various contentions urged by the respondents but also covers the issues / questions that arise for consideration in the instant petitions.
• Though Section 2(17) of the CGST Act recognises even wagering contracts as included in the term business, but that in itself would not mean that lottery, betting and gambling are the same as games of skill.

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