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Supreme Court restores petition seeking ban on opinion trading apps

In February 2025, the Supreme Court of India began hearing a case with significant implications for opinion trading apps in the country.

Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) formally appealed to the Indian government, urging a ban on opinion trading apps and websites.

Creativeland Asia vs WinZO: RMG firm told to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 50 lakhs

Creativeland Advertising claimed that in February 2025, WinZO Games unexpectedly terminated discussions, opting to work with a different creative team and offering Rs. 10 lakhs as compensation for the tagline.

Storyboard18 had first reported the legal battle on March 5, titled “Creativeland Asia Takes WinZO to Court, Cries Foul Over Misuse of Creative Idea.”

Breaking: Madras HC refuses interim relief to RMG companies, sets final hearing for March 27

At the previous hearing, the petitioners urged the court to declare certain sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 unconstitutional.

WinZO Games’ request to be impleaded in the case was rejected, but the company was granted the liberty to file a fresh writ petition if desired.

FIR filed against 25 celebrities, including Rana Daggubati & Vijay Devarakonda, for promoting illegal betting apps

This development is expected to spark major controversy in the Telugu film industry, especially since it follows the recent arrest of actor Allu Arjun.

The FIR was lodged at Miyapur Police Station in Hyderabad on March 19, following a complaint by 32-year-old businessman Phanindra Sarma.

CAIT demands ban on opinion trading apps, says ‘Digital Satta’ a threat to democracy

The letter, written by CAIT's National President, B.C. Bhartia (a copy of which is with Storyboard18), highlights the rapid growth of opinion trading platforms, which have attracted over 50 million users in India.

The letter stated that prediction-based opinion trading platforms allow users to bet on election outcomes, thereby posing a threat to electoral democracy.

Haryana govt introduces Bill to combat sports fraud and public gambling

Haryana cracks down on gambling

According to the Bill, individuals found guilty of match-fixing or spot-fixing in sports will face imprisonment for at least three years, extendable up to five years, and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh

Govt cracks down on online gambling, bans over 1,000 websites in 2024: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw emphasized that the central government takes prompt action whenever violations come to its notice, ensuring all measures align with the Constitutional framework

Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that a total of 1,097 betting and gambling websites were blocked in 2024.

Breaking: SC 28% GST gaming case, Govt seeks adjournment

In February 2025, the Supreme Court of India began hearing a case with significant implications for opinion trading apps in the country.

The case, with an estimated financial impact of ₹2.5 lakh crore, is one of the biggest tax battles in India’s history.