The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on November 4 challenging the Online Gaming Act 2025, which bans online money games and restricts banking and advertising links, amid rising debates over its constitutionality and impact on digital gaming.
In July, the Supreme Court will address challenges to the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming companies. Several petitions contest the tax’s validity and its impact on the industry. The court will hear concerns raised by Baazi Networks Private Limited and other online gaming companies and address pending petitions. The tax notices were issued retrospectively, alleging GST evasion of Rs 1.12 lakh crore.
