M/S Tashi Delek Gaming Solutions Ltd. & ... vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of Article 131 of the Constitution of India concerning disputes between states, specifically regarding the legality of a notification by the State of Karnataka prohibiting online lotteries. The Court held that the writ petitions filed by the States of Sikkim and Meghalaya were not maintainable under Article 131, as the agents lacked locus standi and the dispute was between state governments. The Court affirmed the Karnataka High Court's decision, emphasizing that the ban on online lotteries was valid and did not violate the provisions of the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, particularly Section 5.