Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan & Ors. vs State Of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
Whether horse racing constitutes a game of mere skill or a game of chance under the Madras City Police Act, 1888 and Madras Gaming Act, 1930 --- Held that horse racing is a game of mere skill and not gambling. Whether wagering or betting on horse races constitutes gaming under the said Acts --- Held that betting on horse races, when conducted as per the club's rules and within the race enclosure, is not gaming. Whether the Madras Race Club (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1986, is protected under Article 31(c) of the Constitution and if not, whether it violates Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) --- Held that the 1986 Act is not protected under Article 31(c) and is violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g).
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