Supreme Court of India · 2012-07-13
DELHI RACE CLUB LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/7121
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DELHI RACE CLUB LTD.
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- D.K. JAIN
- Bench
- ANIL R. DAVE D.K. JAIN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Delhi Race Course Licensing (Amendment) Rules, 2001, affirming that the Central Government acted within its powers under Section 2 of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950, and Section 11 of the Mysore Race Courses Licensing Act, 1952. The Court established that the licensing framework is essential for regulating horse racing and ensuring public interest. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.