Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mobile Games Alleged To Be Games Of Chance, In View Of Similar Pending Plea In Bombay HC

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the legality of mobile gaming apps. The petition argued that such games encouraged gambling and were a threat to public welfare. The Court examined the matter in light of existing laws, including the Information Technology Act and gaming regulations. Ultimately, the Court concluded that there was insufficient legal basis to restrict or ban these mobile games. The ruling highlighted the need for a more detailed regulatory framework for online gaming, pointing out that such matters fall within the scope of legislative and executive functions, not judicial intervention.