Is gambling allowed in India, please advise

582 votes

You name it anything which you like, but all these things is ultimately known as gambling in the laws of India. And Indian laws do not permit gambling as a business in India. This is so because a lot many times at previous situation these activities has been found rigged.

Advocate Pulkit Prakash LawRato

564 votes

As gambling is a state subject in India, therefore, the legality of your proposed business would depend on the state where you intend to function. For example Sikkim, Nagaland and Goa have relaxed gambling laws whereas lottery is specifically legal in Kerala. Hence the legality of your business would completely depend on the state where you intend to carry your business..

Further, in case you are looking at online gambling, we would say it is a legally illegal sphere due to the fact there is no specific law or court precedent in.this regard. Thus, parties can use various loopholes to set up online gambling websites while protection themselves from any legal action.

The exact legality of your business, the possible structure to overcome any possible hurdles etc. Can only be commented upon after a thorough understanding of your model.

Hope the above ks helpful.

Advocate Tushar A John LawRato

775 votes

Dear queriest,

Gambeling is prohibited in the country, however this is a state subject and different states have different views on the same. However, there is thin line of distinction between games of skill and games of chances and the delhi high court has recently legitimised all the games which are played by games of skill.

Advocate Saket Bisaani LawRato