Tax conundrum in online gaming landscape: All eyes on the apex court

Impending verdict on Gameskraft v/s DGGI case could reshape India's online gaming tax landscape, writes Dhanendra Kumar, IAS (Retd.)

The online gaming industry is waiting for its watershed moment with the upcoming hearing in the Honourable Supreme Court, now deferred to December 15, 2023. Marked as one of the most substantial cases of tax litigation in the country's history, the outcome of Gameskraft v/s Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is poised to set a precedent, potentially reshaping the landscape of online gaming in India. The verdict is expected to not only address the immediate legal complexities but also chart the future course for regulatory frameworks within the industry.

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