IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
SURAJ GOVINDARAJ
Thirthahalli Club – Appellant
Versus
State of Karnataka – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking for the following reliefs:
a. Quashing the Notice dtd 26.08.25 bearing No/D1/PS/CC. NO./471/25 issued by the R4 produced at Annx-D to the WP.
b. Cost and such other reliefs deems fit to grant under the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.
2. Learned AGA on instructions submits that the club is running and functioning, and compliance has also been made with the applicable norms.
3. Both the counsels submit that, the above matter is covered by the order dated 22.02.2016 passed in W.P. No. 101799/2016 (GM-Police) in Srimanth Ramchandrarao Appasaheb Club, Jamakhandi Vs. State of Karnataka.
4. In view of the settled legal position governing recreational clubs and gaming activities, the writ petition is disposed of subject to the following mandatory terms, safeguards, and regulatory conditions, which shall be scrupulously complied with by the petitioner without any default.
5. Surveillance, CCTV Installation & Data Preservation:
5.1. Installation of CCTV System: The petitioner shall, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of this order, install fully functional Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) c
Recreational clubs must comply with strict regulatory conditions including CCTV installation, identity verification, and prohibition of unlawful gaming to ensure lawful activities.
A recreation club must adhere to strict safety regulations and prohibition of unlawful gaming, ensuring compliance with specified norms to conduct activities lawfully.
The court affirmed that recreational associations must comply with statutory regulations to operate lawfully and prevent illegal activities.
Distinction established between lawful games of skill and illegal gambling, allowing recreational clubs to operate under strict compliance with safety and surveillance regulations.
The court affirmed the distinction between games of skill and games of chance, subjecting the operation of recreational clubs to strict regulatory conditions while protecting lawful activities from u....
The court establishes strict compliance requirements for recreational clubs to ensure lawful activities, safety, and prohibit unlawful gaming practices under the Karnataka Police Act.
Lawful recreational activities are protected under the Karnataka Police Act, but regulatory compliance is mandatory to prevent unlawful practices.
Recreational clubs must comply with statutory regulations to prevent illegal activities while being entitled to protection for lawful operations.
The court affirmed that recreational clubs can operate skill-based games without a license, provided they comply with stringent regulations to prevent unlawful activities.
The court affirmed that recreational clubs must comply with safety and regulatory requirements to avoid illegal gaming activities while protecting lawful recreational pursuits.
Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.