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The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed final hearings in the Gameskraft batch of cases, which challenge the constitutional validity of imposing 28% GST on the face value of bets in the online gaming and casino industry. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R.
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court is hearing the final arguments in cases challenging the constitutional validity of imposing a 28% GST on the face value of bets in the online gaming and casino industry.
The main argument is that the 28% GST is being levied on the face value of bets, which is unconstitutional and leads to an excessive tax burden exceeding statutory limits. Industry representatives argue it should be based on Gross Gaming Revenue.
Key legal issues include the interpretation of Rule 31A of the CGST Rules, inconsistencies in tax laws regarding whether online gaming is treated as 'goods' or 'services', and the violation of statutory caps on GST rates.
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) is the amount retained by the operator after paying out player winnings, and the industry argues this is the actual consideration received, not the full bet amount.
The outcome of this case is expected to significantly impact the future of the gaming industry in India, affecting foreign investment, tax clarity, and the regulatory treatment of games of skill versus games of chance.
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