Online Gaming Rules: Enforcement Powers May Signal Aggressive Regulatory Posture

Commenting on the government’s proposed online gaming rules, Navod Prasannan noted that “Enforcement powers of this nature may be viewed as excessive delegation to a quasi-judicial body.” He added that the measure could “significantly raise the stakes for companies operating in India’s online gaming ecosystem, both domestic and foreign.”

The draft framework, which introduces property-linked penalties for violations, marks a sharp departure from conventional digital regulation. A gaming industry executive described the move as “unprecedented”, observing that “you don’t typically see land revenue provisions in technology regulation. It sends a strong message that the government intends to enforce penalties aggressively.”

The proposed enforcement architecture highlights the government’s focus on accountability and compliance within India’s growing online gaming sector, a space increasingly intersecting with data governance, financial integrity, and consumer protection norms.

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