The Law Commission of India has invited suggestions and views of public and stakeholders regarding legalising betting and gambling..This comes pursuant to a direction of the Supreme Court in the BCCI judgment, in which the Court had directed the Law Commission to consider legalisation of betting..The appeal issued by Law Commission today states that since gambling is closely associated with betting, both issues have to be considered together..The Law Commission states:.“While considering the issue, the Commission discerned that gambling is also a subject which is very closely associated with betting. While considering legalization of betting, leaving aside gambling may render the whole exercise futile. Therefore, the Commission would like to study the issue of legalizing betting as well as gambling in the country.”.The Commission’s appeal points out that betting and gambling are carried out clandestinely and the practice has become difficult to curb..“Various media reports time and again point out that betting and gambling, though not legal in India, is practised across the country clandestinely. These reports argue that many families are rendered bankrupt and many people are behind the bars owing to these practices. Strict rules against betting and gambling have not necessarily acted as a deterrent..Online gambling and betting is another area which has become very difficult to curb. It is understood that a lot of money is involved in illegal gambling business, creating almost a parallel economy, converting legally earned money into black money that is drained to gambling operators in other countries online.”.Discussions were initiated with some of the stakeholders and the Commission is working towards a possible report..The appeal by the Commission then sets out certain issues that need to be considered for legalising betting and gambling..“Will legalizing betting and gambling help in curbing the illegal activities undertaken by the citizens of our country in this regard? Will licensing such activities help the Government earn substantial revenue and generate employment? How far will legalizing betting and gambling be morally correct in the Indian circumstances? What could be a possible model by which the people engaging in such activities can be safeguarded against bankruptcy? If legalized, should foreign betting and gambling companies be allowed to have a foothold in the country? These are certain basic areas that need to be addressed, along with any other issues that may come up while considering the matter.”.It has, therefore, invited views and suggestions of stakeholders and general public with regard to legalisation of betting and gambling..Suggestions may be sent either by post or in person, to the Law Commission of India, 14th Floor, Hindustan Times House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001; or by email at lci-dla@nic.in or by fax at +91 11 23355741, so as to reach the Commission within 30 days..Read Law Commission Appeal
The Law Commission of India has invited suggestions and views of public and stakeholders regarding legalising betting and gambling..This comes pursuant to a direction of the Supreme Court in the BCCI judgment, in which the Court had directed the Law Commission to consider legalisation of betting..The appeal issued by Law Commission today states that since gambling is closely associated with betting, both issues have to be considered together..The Law Commission states:.“While considering the issue, the Commission discerned that gambling is also a subject which is very closely associated with betting. While considering legalization of betting, leaving aside gambling may render the whole exercise futile. Therefore, the Commission would like to study the issue of legalizing betting as well as gambling in the country.”.The Commission’s appeal points out that betting and gambling are carried out clandestinely and the practice has become difficult to curb..“Various media reports time and again point out that betting and gambling, though not legal in India, is practised across the country clandestinely. These reports argue that many families are rendered bankrupt and many people are behind the bars owing to these practices. Strict rules against betting and gambling have not necessarily acted as a deterrent..Online gambling and betting is another area which has become very difficult to curb. It is understood that a lot of money is involved in illegal gambling business, creating almost a parallel economy, converting legally earned money into black money that is drained to gambling operators in other countries online.”.Discussions were initiated with some of the stakeholders and the Commission is working towards a possible report..The appeal by the Commission then sets out certain issues that need to be considered for legalising betting and gambling..“Will legalizing betting and gambling help in curbing the illegal activities undertaken by the citizens of our country in this regard? Will licensing such activities help the Government earn substantial revenue and generate employment? How far will legalizing betting and gambling be morally correct in the Indian circumstances? What could be a possible model by which the people engaging in such activities can be safeguarded against bankruptcy? If legalized, should foreign betting and gambling companies be allowed to have a foothold in the country? These are certain basic areas that need to be addressed, along with any other issues that may come up while considering the matter.”.It has, therefore, invited views and suggestions of stakeholders and general public with regard to legalisation of betting and gambling..Suggestions may be sent either by post or in person, to the Law Commission of India, 14th Floor, Hindustan Times House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001; or by email at lci-dla@nic.in or by fax at +91 11 23355741, so as to reach the Commission within 30 days..Read Law Commission Appeal
