India: Council of States adopted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill including consumer protection authority governance (Bill No. 110 of 2025)

On 21 August 2025, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was adopted by the Council of States of the Indian Parliament. The Bill creates a national Authority to regulate, categorise and register online games. The Bill also includes provisions for violations, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to INR 2 crore for repeat offences. Offences are designated as cognisable and non-bailable. Authorities are empowered to conduct searches, seize property, block access to platforms and hold companies and their officers liable.