Delta Corp Limited shares rallied sharply in Wednesday’s trade, rising over 12% as investors closely tracked a key Supreme Court ruling scheduled today related to online gaming laws that could have wider implications for the gaming ecosystem in India.
The stock was trading at ₹83.10, up ₹8.93 or 12.04%, after touching an intraday high of ₹84.80. Trading activity also remained elevated, with strong volumes seen in the counter.
Investor sentiment appeared to strengthen ahead of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the constitutional validity of state legislations enacted by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka banning online games played for stakes. The dispute centres on whether states can impose blanket restrictions even on games considered skill-based rather than chance-based gambling activities.
According to reports, the case — State of Tamil Nadu vs Junglee Games India Private Limited and Another — is regarded as one of the most significant legal battles for India’s real-money gaming industry and could influence the future regulatory framework for online gaming across the country.
The ruling itself is not linked to the separate GST-related litigation involving gaming companies. The Supreme Court’s upcoming judgment is specifically focused on the validity of state laws governing online games played for stakes.
Although Delta Corp operates casinos and gaming businesses, market participants are likely viewing the broader legal developments as sentiment drivers for gaming-related stocks.
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