9 May 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Tamil Nadu online gaming ban
UPSC
Polity
Summary
The Supreme Court upheld a Madras High Court order striking down Tamil Nadu's 2022 ban on online rummy and poker, ruling that games of skill cannot be banned outright.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-2 (Polity, Federalism). Distinction between games of skill (Article 14, 19(1)(g)) and games of chance. Connect with Rajya Sabha digital media regulations.