India, Aug. 30 -- Update | August 30, 09:58 PM

Days after A23's parent, Head Digital Works, challenged the validity of the new online gaming laws, the Karnataka High Court (HC) has reportedly sought the Centre's response to the petition.

As per Bar and Bench, Justice BM Shyam Prasad issued notice to the Union government on the matter. The company's prayer for interim relief will next be taken up for consideration on September 8.

Arguing before the HC, Head Digital Works' counsel contended that the legislation, despite being titled as one for the "promotion" of online gaming, effectively imposes a blanket ban.

The company's counsel C Aryama Sundaram also urged the HC to direct the Centre to not notify the law until the matter has been ...