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Andar Bahar as a Game of Chance - Multiple sources, including court rulings and legal interpretations, classify Andar Bahar primarily as a game of chance rather than skill. For example, sources YALLAPPA S/O IRAPPA KELAGERI vs STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, E. Eranna and others VS State of Karnataka - Madras, and MAHANTESH S/O. KUDALASANGAPPA Vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka explicitly state that it is a game of chance, and prosecution must prove it as such under the law.
Legal Proceedings and Classification - Courts in Karnataka have examined whether Andar Bahar falls under the category of skill-based games or games of chance. Several judgments (e.g., ANANDA @ KEB ANANDA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, SRI VENKATESH N C vs STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, YALLAPPA S/O IRAPPA KELAGERI vs STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka) have held that it is a game of chance, thus subject to regulations under the Karnataka Police Act, especially Sections 79 and 80 related to gaming and betting offenses.
Judicial Decisions and Outcomes - Courts have often quashed proceedings against players, citing that Andar Bahar is predominantly a game of skill and not subject to penal provisions. For instance, ANANDA @ KEB ANANDA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka and Manjunatha S/o Lokanatha Vs State Of Karnataka By Konanakunte Police Station - Karnataka highlight that proceedings were dismissed because the game is recognized as a game of skill, whereas other sources emphasize its classification as a game of chance requiring proof.
Betting and Illegal Activities - Some sources (Raghu s/o Krishna Kulakarni VS state of Karnataka - Karnataka, Rajesh VS State - Karnataka) mention instances where individuals playing Andar Bahar with betting were prosecuted under the Karnataka Police Act, indicating that betting on the game is considered illegal, especially if the game is classified as chance-based.
Insights - The legal debate centers on whether Andar Bahar is a game of skill or chance. Judicial precedents lean towards it being a game of chance, making betting on it illegal under the Karnataka Police Act. However, some judgments suggest it can be a game of skill, which could exempt it from certain prohibitions.

Analysis and Conclusion:
Based on the majority of court rulings and legal interpretations, Andar Bahar is generally classified as a game of chance under Karnataka law. Consequently, betting on the game is considered illegal, and authorities have prosecuted individuals involved in betting activities. Nonetheless, some legal opinions recognize it as a game of skill, which may influence future legal considerations.

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Raghu s/o Krishna Kulakarni VS state of Karnataka

2017 0 Supreme(Kar) 161 • India - Karnataka

K.N.PHANEENDRA

Bahar' game with betting. ... petitioners sought to quash the proceedings in a case registered under Section 79 and 80 of the Karnataka Police Act for playing 'Andar ... Bahar” game with the playing cards. ... Bahar” by means of betting with the money. ... Chamakeri village, in the land of one Vileenaraj son of Manohar Yalamalle, some people are playing cards in the name and style “#HL_S....

YALLAPPA S/O IRAPPA KELAGERI vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 20031 • India - Karnataka High Court

ILR 2012 KAR 1443 held that andar bahar is not a game of skill and is mere a game of chance. ... State of Karnataka , which decisions declare that, “playing ‘Andar Bahar’ is a game of skill and not mere a game of ... At any rate it was not categorically proved that ‘Andar Bahar’ is a game of chance....

2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 33522 • India - Karnataka High Court

S.R. Krishna Kumar, J

... ... Issues: Whether material supports offences under Sections 269, 270 IPC and Section 80 KP Act; nature of Andar Bahar game. ... Game of Chance - Karnataka Police Act applies only to games of chance - Prior judgments affirm Andar Bahar as predominantly skill-based ... (Paras 6, 7) ... ... Facts of the case: ... Complainant alleged petitioners playing Andar #HL_....

E. Eranna and others VS State of Karnataka

1977 0 Supreme(Mad) 107 • India - Madras

D.B.LAL

Andar Bahar" is a game of chance. ... Karnataka Police Act, 1964-Sections 79 and 80-Allegation of offence for gaming-Held, prosecution is required to prove that game " ... “Andar Bahar”. ... No doubt both these cases relate to a game of cards by name “Andar Bahar”. ... “Andar Bahar” is played and as....

ANANDA @ KEB ANANDA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 21873 • India - Karnataka High Court

SACHIN SHANKAR MAGADUM, J

(A) Karnataka Police Act, 1963 - Section 87 - Game of skill vs. game of chance - Petitioners accused of playing andar-bahar - Previous ... judgments established that andar-bahar is a game of skill, not subject to penal provisions under the Act - Proceedings quashed based ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: Given findings that andar-bahar i....

2020 0 Supreme(Kar) 205 • India - Karnataka

B.A.PATIL

Offence Fact of the Case: The accused were charged under Sections 79 and 80 of the Karnataka Police Act for playing Andar-Bahar ... card game. ... with panchas had visited Harsha Sports Paradise Club, Chitradurga at about 4.00 p.m. and found that several persons were playing Andar-Bahar ... card game by putting money on the table.

MAHANTESH S/O. KUDALASANGAPPA Vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

• India - High Court of Karnataka

Whether the game of Andar-Bahar is a game of skill or a mere game of chance? ... 2. ... CRIMINAL LAW - Karnataka Police Act, 1963 - Sections 79 and 80 - Game of Andar-Bahar - Not a game of skill - Mere game of chance ... Finding of the Court: The Court held that the game of Andar....

Manjunatha S/o Lokanatha Vs State Of Karnataka By Konanakunte Police Station

2025 Supreme(Online)(KAR) 2783 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

MR JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR, J

... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court ruled that the game of andar bahar is a game of skill, and therefore, the proceedings against ... ... ... Issues: The main issue was whether andar bahar constitutes a game of skill or chance under the Karnataka Police Act. ... ... ... Findings of Court: ... The court found that andar bahar is a....

Manju @ Manjunath S/o Mallayya Dhupada vs State of Karnataka

2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 23616 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT DHARWAD BENCH

S.VISHWAJITH SHETTY

... ... Issues: The main issues were whether the game of Andar Bahar was classified legally as a game of skill versus a game of chance ... Bahar, asserting it as a game of skill. ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized that without clear evidence demonstrating Andar Bahar as a game of chance, the FIR .......

2024 Supreme(Online)(KAR) 364 • India - High Court of Karnataka

MR JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA, J

... ... Issues: The main issue was whether 'Andar Bahar' constitutes a game of chance under the Karnataka Police Act. ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court reaffirmed that 'Andar Bahar' is a game of skill, thus not falling under the provisions of the ... Bahar' is a game of skill, citing precedents where similar charges were dismissed. ... At any r....

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