Bal Maharaj Alias Santosh Dattatray Koli v. Information Technology and Ors.

What is this about?

PIL for ban on gambling websites/apps 'Kingsclub' and 'Luckystar' disposed with directions to respondents to examine complaint and act if warranted.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents 1 to 3 to examine the complaint dated 24th February 2020 and take appropriate action if substance is found; petitioner left free to pursue the matter before the respondents. ¶¶19

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