Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Asks Centre About Online Betting Apps
The Supreme Court is asking the government what it's doing about online betting apps.
Someone filed a complaint saying these apps are causing kids to get into trouble, even leading to suicides.
They claim influencers and celebrities are promoting these apps, luring young people.
The court acknowledges the issue but is unsure if laws can stop people from betting, similar to how laws don't stop all crimes.
They are asking the government for their response and seeking help from legal advisors.
The Supreme Court is seeking the Centre's response regarding the regulation of online and offline betting applications.
The petition was filed by K A Paul, who cited suicides linked to online betting.
Paul claims influencers, actors, and cricketers promote these apps.
The court acknowledged the issue but expressed doubts about stopping betting through laws.
The court issued a notice to the Union of India and sought assistance from the attorney general and solicitor general.
- Who
- Supreme Court, K.A. Paul, Centre
- What
- Supreme Court sought Centre's response on regulating betting apps.
- When
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To regulate online/offline betting apps due to reported suicides and influencer involvement.
- Court Action
- Supreme Court seeks Centre's response
- Petitioner
- K A Paul
- Issue
- Regulation of online/offline betting apps
- Concern
- Suicides and involvement of influencers/actors
- Court's Stance
- Acknowledges issue, questions effectiveness of laws