Introduction
The gaming sector has seen a bourgeoning growth during the
pandemic, and India does not have a comprehensive legal framework
in place to promote the industry. Technology has far outpaced
regulation. Gaming laws in India remain dated, and as a result,
their application to online structures remains complex. The
dichotomy between the centre and states coupled with divergent
views of various courts in India make it difficult for companies to
have clarity on permitted activities in the sector.
The market value of India's gaming industry was around INR
90 billion in financial year 2020. This was estimated to go up to
over INR 143 billion by 2022. The industry has been evolving at a
rapid pace in the country, and analysts predict over 40,000
new job opportunities by 20221. Online gaming will touch
500 million users by 2025 in India2
