Gaming Law Expertise: Our Pioneering Practice
The Chambers of Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya has established itself as a preeminent authority in gaming law matters across India, representing leading gaming companies, industry associations, and technology platforms in landmark cases that have shaped the legal framework for online gaming in the country.
Through our extensive experience and successful representation in these diverse gaming law matters, the Chambers of Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya has established itself as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of online gaming in India.
Beyond litigation, we represent gaming companies and technology platforms in matters involving app distribution, advertising policies, and competition law. We have defended technology platforms’ pilot programs for real-money gaming, addressed challenges to advertising restrictions, and represented clients in investigations by the Competition Commission of India into alleged anti-competitive practices. We also provide regulatory compliance and advisory services on state-specific rulings, fantasy sports operations, and game show formats. Our distinguished clientele includes national gaming associations, leading online gaming platforms, major technology distributors, and entertainment companies.
The Chambers of Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya has successfully led constitutional challenges to restrictive state gaming laws across India. We are currently representing a prominent gaming company challenging a state amendment that eliminates exemptions for skill-based games, arguing that a blanket prohibition violates constitutional protections and Supreme Court precedents safeguarding games of skill.
We have also handled complex questions of legislative competence and regulatory conflicts. Our team is contesting state regulations that contradict central rules, particularly the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, asserting that states have exceeded their legislative authority in regulating online gaming.
Our expertise extends to taxation issues affecting the gaming sector. We have represented industry associations and digital gaming platforms in disputes with tax authorities, advocating for accurate classification and treatment of skill-based games. These cases include defending traditional board game adaptations and skill-based gaming platforms from inappropriate tax demands.
Through our extensive experience and successful representation in these diverse gaming law matters, the Chambers of Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya has established itself as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of online gaming in India.
Beyond litigation, we represent gaming companies and technology platforms in matters involving app distribution, advertising policies, and competition law. We have defended technology platforms’ pilot programs for real-money gaming, addressed challenges to advertising restrictions, and represented clients in investigations by the Competition Commission of India into alleged anti-competitive practices. We also provide regulatory compliance and advisory services on state-specific rulings, fantasy sports operations, and game show formats. Our distinguished clientele includes national gaming associations, leading online gaming platforms, major technology distributors, and entertainment companies.
The Chambers of Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya has successfully led constitutional challenges to restrictive state gaming laws across India. We are currently representing a prominent gaming company challenging a state amendment that eliminates exemptions for skill-based games, arguing that a blanket prohibition violates constitutional protections and Supreme Court precedents safeguarding games of skill.
We have also handled complex questions of legislative competence and regulatory conflicts. Our team is contesting state regulations that contradict central rules, particularly the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, asserting that states have exceeded their legislative authority in regulating online gaming.
Our expertise extends to taxation issues affecting the gaming sector. We have represented industry associations and digital gaming platforms in disputes with tax authorities, advocating for accurate classification and treatment of skill-based games. These cases include defending traditional board game adaptations and skill-based gaming platforms from inappropriate tax demands.