#Gambling Law

Madras High Court rules that police interference in registered recreational clubs playing Rummy or Carom Board violates the right to association under Article 19(1)(c) unless there is concrete evidence of gambling. The judgment reinforces that mere suspicion does not justify infringement of constitutional freedoms, setting a precedent for protecting lawful recreational activities.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that physical poker and rummy clubs cannot be prohibited under the Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, without a formal notification classifying them as games of chance. The court held that police interference without due process violates the right to carry on trade under Article 19(1)(g), setting a precedent for operators facing arbitrary state action.