Law of Online Gaming in India

by D.P. Mittal

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Preamble and Definitions
Chapter 3 Online Game
Chapter 4 E-sport and Online Social Game
Chapter 5 Authority on Online Gaming
Chapter 6 Prohibition
Chapter 7 Penalties and Prosecution
Chapter 8 Offences by Companies
Chapter 9 Search and Seizure
Chapter 10 High Court's Power to Quash Criminal Proceedings
Chapter 11 Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith
Chapter 12 Rule Making Power of Central Government
Chapter 13 Removal of Difficulties
Chapter 14 Glossary

Annexure 1 - The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Chapter I Preliminary
Chapter II Development and Recognition
Chapter III Prohibition
Chapter IV Authority on Online Gaming
Chapter V Offences and Penalties
Chapter VI Miscellaneous

Annexure 2 - Online Gaming Rules, 2025 (DRAFT RULES)

Part I Preliminary
Part II Promotion of E-sport and Online Social Games
Part III Authority on Online Gaming
Part IV Determination, Recognition, Categorisation and Registration
Part V Certificate of Registration
Part VI Imposition of Penalty
Part VII Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Part VIII Miscellaneous

Annexure 3 - The Public Gambling Act, 1867

Chapter I Interpretation
Chapter II [Substantive Provisions of the Act]

Annexure 4 - National Sports Governance Act, 2025

Chapter I Preliminary
Chapter II National Sports Bodies
Chapter III The National Sports Board
Chapter IV Governance of Recognised Sports Organisations
Chapter V Code of Ethics
Chapter VI Safe Sports Policy and Grievance Redressal
Chapter VII Privileges and Duties of Recognised Sports Organisation
Chapter VIII National Sports Election Panel
Chapter IX National Sports Tribunal
Chapter X Use of National Names and Insignia
Chapter XI Miscellaneous

Annexure 5 - Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter I Preliminary
Chapter II Digital & Electronic Signature
Chapter III Electronic Governance
Chapter IV Attribution, Acknowledgement and Dispatch of Electronic Records
Chapter V Secure Electronic Records and Signatures
Chapter VI Regulation of Certifying Authorities
Chapter VII Electronic Signature Certificates
Chapter VIII Duties of Subscribers
Chapter IX Penalties, Compensation and Adjudication
Chapter X Appellate Tribunal
Chapter XI Offences
Chapter XII Intermediaries Not to Be Liable in Certain Cases
Chapter XIIA Examiner of Electronic Evidence
Chapter XIII Miscellaneous

Annexure 6 - Law Commission Report No. 276

Chapter I Background
Chapter II History of Betting and Gambling
Chapter III Distinction Between Wagering, Gambling and Betting
Chapter IV Constitution of India and Betting
Chapter V Statutory Provisions
Chapter VI International Perspective
Chapter VII Public / Government Responses
Chapter VIII Need for Regulation
Chapter IX Conclusions and Recommendations

About the Author

D.P. Mittal

D.P. Mittal-D.P. Mittal is an advocate, tax and business law consultant. He has authored about two hundred articles in Indian and foreign magazines and journals and also books on various law subjects; some of them are as follows: Interpretation of Taxing Statutes, Wills, Deeds and Documents; Laws relating to Copyrights, Patents, Trade Marks and GATT; Business and Commercial Laws; Law of Arbitration, ADR and Contract in India; Indian Patents Law; Natural Justice, Judicial Review & Administrative Law; Law of Trade Marks; Law of Information Technology (Cyber Law); Law of Arbitration (2002); Indian Patents Law and Procedure (2002); Trade Marks Passing off and Geographical Indications of Goods - Law and Procedure (2002); Competition Law; Law relating to Sick Industries; Interpretation of Statutes; Law Dictionary