https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792618 Betting or wagering on the uncertain outcome of a game remains "betting and gambling" within Entry 34 of List II, even where the underlying game involves skill, and the phrase is a composite constitutional expression rather than "betting on gambling". The Court held that the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming laws did not unlawfully destroy the skill-chance distinction, and were not manifestly arbitrary or disproportionate under Articles 14 and 19 because they targeted staking money on uncertain outcomes. It also held that the measures were supported by the State's public order power under Entry 1 of List II. The High Courts' common judgment was set aside and the State enactments were upheld. en-us Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792618 Betting or wagering on the uncertain outcome of a game remains "betting and gambling" within Entry 34 of List II, even where the underlying game involves skill, and the phrase is a composite constitutional expression rather than "betting on gambling". The Court held that the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming laws did not unlawfully destroy the skill-chance distinction, and were not manifestly arbitrary or disproportionate under Articles 14 and 19 because they targeted staking money on uncertain outcomes. It also held that the measures were supported by the State's public order power under Entry 1 of List II. The High Courts' common judgment was set aside and the State enactments were upheld. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=792618