India blocks 300 illegal gambling and betting platforms
Change
India blocked about 300 websites and mobile applications identified as illegal gambling and betting operators, bringing the total number of banned platforms to nearly 8,400.
Why it matters
Internet intermediaries and app stores are now obligated to remove or restrict access to the newly listed sites and applications under India's digital-intermediary blocking powers. Online money-gaming suppliers must comply with mandatory registration under the Simplified Registration Scheme or face directives from the Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax Intelligence. Operators of unregistered or non‑compliant platforms are exposed to criminal penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and GST enforcement actions.
Implications
- — App store operators and internet service providers' compliance teams must remove or block the newly listed websites and applications promptly or risk receiving formal blocking directions under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
- — Online money gaming suppliers' compliance and registration teams must complete registration under the Simplified Registration Scheme or face blocking orders from the Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax Intelligence and potential GST enforcement.
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