Madras HC wants online sports regulated, seeks curbs on virtual gambling

Wonders why the law is so quick to come down on physical gambling while permitting virtual

The Madras High Court has said a comprehensive framework is necessary to regulate online sports and curb illegal activities. The Court is also of the view that there should be a regulatory body to monitor and regulate and legal gaming, both in the real and virtual spaces. 

In the D Siluvai Venance vs Inspector of Police (Koodankulam Police Station) case, Madras High Court Justice B Pugalendhi today wondered why the police was so prompt in implementing the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act if a person was caught playing cards, while online rummy was permitted not only in the state, but also in