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The Supreme Court will hear a PIL filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling platforms disguised as e-sports and social games.

The petition highlights that over 650 million Indians participate in such games, generating an estimated Rs 1.8 lakh crore annually, causing social and economic harm, addiction, and mental health issues.

CASC has requested the Court to block unlawful gaming sites under IT law, direct RBI and payment platforms to stop transactions with unregistered apps, investigate tax evasion by offshore companies, and protect minors’ data.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on October 17, 2025, filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Chan

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