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One nation, one tax at risk: Experts warn as SC ruling creates chaos for OTT, Gaming industry

Some states facing revenue pressures are already exploring alternate paths—such as regulatory cesses and welfare levies—that could skirt GST limitations and target digital entertainment.

Gaming

GST on online gaming: SC quips, ‘Fate of this litigation depends on our skill, can’t take a chance’

Former Solicitor General of India and senior advocate Harish Salve continued to present his arguments on behalf of the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), challenging the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to online gaming platforms.

Gaming

SC online gaming case: GST rule a Constitutional overreach, ‘Colourable exercise of power’

Harish Salve submitted arguments whether the participation fees in online games—ranging from card games like rummy to fantasy sports—constitute "actionable claims" that can be classified as "goods" under the GST regime, and thus be taxed accordingly.

Brand Makers

‘Scintilla of Skill’ argument returns as gaming companies challenge govt's stance in SC

In a noteworthy moment, the government’s own legal team acknowledged in writing that playing a skill-based game for stakes does not alter its fundamental nature.

Gaming

Breaking: Supreme Court hears Centre’s ‘Seven Sutras’ on gambling in online games

In a methodical and strongly worded submission, Venkatraman drew upon earlier judicial rulings to stress that the presence of a financial stake—not the nature of the game—is the deciding factor in defining gambling.

Gaming

Breaking: Wagering on game of skill amounts to gambling and betting: Govt of India tells SC

Government emphasized that RMG platforms do more than just host games—they actively facilitate the flow of money.

Gaming

Breaking: Paytm's First Games receives ₹5,712 crore GST show cause notice

Paytm clarified that this issue is not unique to First Games, noting that the GST department has sent similar notices to several gaming companies in the past.

Gaming

SC to hear ₹2.5 lakh crore online gaming tax case on May 5

Apex court's verdict will not only decide the fate of India’s online gaming industry but also set a critical precedent for how digital innovation is taxed and regulated in the country.

Gaming

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

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

Gaming

SC showdown: Top lawyers to face-off for 28% GST gaming case on March 18

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

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