India, May 23 -- The Supreme Court has reportedly sought response from the Centre on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of all online and offline betting apps.

A PTI report said that a bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued the notice to the Centre on a plea filed by K A Paul, who argued that many children had committed suicide after getting involved in online betting and gambling through apps.

The petitioner alleged that these online apps are being promoted by several influencers, actors and cricketers that draw children to betting.

"I am here on behalf of millions of parents whose children have died in the past couple of years. More than 1,023 people committed suicide in Telangana, as 25 Bollywood...