Supreme Court issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban illegal betting apps

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and all state governments on a plea seeking a complete ban on “illegal” betting apps across the country.  A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was dealing with a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking strict regulations on online gaming and fantasy sports, and the enactment of a comprehensive law. Apart from the government entities, the Justice Kant-led Bench also sought responses from Google India, Apple India, Dream 11, MPL (Mobile Premier League), and A23 Games in the matter. “It is desirable to issue notice to all the states. Consequently, let notice be issued to all the states through their respective Chief Secretaries,” the apex court ordered. The Justice Surya Kant-led Bench hinted that it may consider issuing interim directions on the next date of listing. (IANS)

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