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The recent passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has sparked a nationwide debate, with platforms like A23 Rummy challenging its constitutionality in court. However, when examined in the context of India’s socio-economic realities, this ban is not only justified but also a critical step towards protecting vulnerable citizens and ensuring responsible digital governance. Online Gaming: A Silent Epidemic In the last decade, online real-money gaming has become widely accessible, with platforms offering games like rummy, poker, and fantasy sports easily downloadable from app stores. These games often lure players with welcome bonuses and advertisements, promoting the illusion of quick financial gains. However, this accessibility has led to devastating consequences : Families have lost savings, assets, and livelihoods to addictive gaming platforms. There are increasing reports of mental health crises, suicides, and family breakdowns linked to gambli...

Supreme Court Upholds MHADA Act: Balancing Private Property and Public Welfare under Directive Principles  The Supreme Court of India has rendered a comprehensive judgment on a significant constitutional case concerning the validity of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act (MHADA Act) under the constitutional protections provided by Articles 31-C and 39(b). This case addresses the legitimacy of the MHADA Act's Chapter VIII-A, which enables the acquisition and transfer of certain dilapidated properties in Mumbai to cooperative societies for repair and reconstruction. Background and Genesis of the Case The issue originates from Mumbai's housing challenges, where pre-1940 buildings face severe dilapidation risks, exacerbated by the city's climate and monsoon seasons. This led to the enactment of the MHADA Act in 1976, establishing a cess to fund repairs. However, these measures proved insufficient due to the magnitude of the problem, prompting an amendment in 1986 t...