It may be pertinent to note that a colonial-era statute, the Public Gambling Act (PGA), 1867, remains in force and has been adopted by several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Online gaming policies fall under the legislative jurisdiction of states, as List II of the Seventh Schedule of India’s Constitution features the category of sports, betting and gambling.
Given this background, it is imperative for stakeholders in the field of online gaming to understand the policy framework that exists in India.
