Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Allahabad HC Orders UP to Form Panel on Online Gaming, Betting
A court in Uttar Pradesh, India, wants to update the rules about online betting and gaming because the old rules don't cover them.
The court told the government to create a group of experts to study this.
They will figure out how to make new rules, especially because the old laws don't apply to online games.
They will also look at how online gaming can cause problems like addiction, and how money is handled.
The goal is to create rules that fit modern technology and keep people safe.
Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to form a panel to examine online gaming and betting regulation.
The court noted that the existing gambling law from 1867 is outdated for online platforms.
The panel will be headed by Professor K V Raju, economic advisor to the UP government.
The court's direction came after two individuals sought the quashing of gambling charges.
The court highlighted the rise of gaming addiction and cross-border transactions concerns.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, UP government, Professor K V Raju, and individuals accused of online betting.
- What
- Allahabad High Court directed the UP government to form a committee to regulate online gaming and betting.
- When
- Recently, as of the news report.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To address the legal gaps in regulating online gaming and betting and concerns like addiction, money laundering.
Concerns and Problems
Regulations Needed
Mental Health and Social Impacts
Concerns and Problems
Online gaming can lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, and social isolation, especially among adolescents and young adults.
Regulations Needed
No opposing view presented in the article.
Educational and Family Disruptions
Concerns and Problems
The use of psychologically manipulative algorithms, reward systems, and notifications encourages prolonged use, which can negatively affect student's academic performance and family relationships.
Regulations Needed
No opposing view presented in the article.
Financial and Security Risks
Concerns and Problems
Online betting operations can involve cross-border transactions, which pose challenges for law enforcement and increase the risk of money laundering, financial fraud, and terror funding.
Regulations Needed
No opposing view presented in the article.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Action
- Directed UP government to form a panel
- Committee Head
- Professor K V Raju
- Focus
- Online gaming and betting regulation
- Existing Law
- Public Gambling Act, 1867
- Accused
- Imran Khan and another
