Legal Question in Technology Law in India

I want to open a lottery website in india.

Is that legal??


Asked on 8/05/13, 1:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

07.08.2013

Dear Sir / Madam,

It is perfectly legal to open a lottery website in India on complying with the provisions of the following acts :

Public Debt Act, 1944

Chit Funds Act, 1982 and;

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Regards,

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Answered on 8/06/13, 8:48 pm
Jayesh Desai Jayesh Desai

Online lottery in India is legal in some states and illegal in majority of states. This is because gambling is a state subject in Indian constitution and thus states have the authority to to regulate lottery in their respective jurisdiction. At present only Sikkim government runs online lottery named, www.myplaywin.com. To be eligible to participate one must be above 18 years and a resident of one of the following states, i.e, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Goa, Arunchala Pradesh and West Bengal.

In short it is not legal in all parts of India. I do not agree with the answer of Mr. Chavan.

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Answered on 8/29/13, 7:07 am


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