Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Games of Skill Exempt from Haryana Gambling Act Without Notification | Punjab & Haryana HC Upholds Article 19(1)(g) Protection for Poker & Rummy Clubs
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.