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Karnataka High Court to re-examine legal status of Andar Bahar
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Karnataka High Court to re-examine legal status of Andar Bahar
The Karnataka High Court will re-examine whether 'Andar Bahar' is a game of skill or chance, which decides its legal status under gambling law.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
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The Karnataka High Court will re-examine whether the card game 'Andar Bahar' qualifies as a game of chance or a game of skill, a distinction that determines whether it falls under the state's gambling laws.
Under Indian law, games of skill are generally exempt from gambling prohibitions, while games of chance are not.
The ruling will have implications for how online and offline card games are regulated in Karnataka.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Karnataka High Court
- game of skill
- gambling law
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- Karnataka High Court, game of skill, gambling law
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The Karnataka High Court will decide whether 'Andar Bahar' is a game of skill or a game of chance -- a distinction relevant under which category of law?
- Excise law
- Gambling/betting law
- Company law
- Environmental law
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Answer: B — Games of skill are generally exempt from gambling prohibitions while games of chance are not, which is why the classification matters under gambling law.
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