New Delhi, May 23 -- The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre after hearing a plea filed that sought a ban or regulation of all online and offline betting apps. The court said a notice will be issued to all the states "if needed."

Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh of the Supreme Court heard the plea filed by evangelist Dr KA Paul against online betting on Friday. The plea contends that betting on the apps amounts to 'gambling'.

Presenting his case, KA Paul had told the court, "I am here on behalf of millions of parents whose children died...1023 people committed suicides in Telangana...25 Bollywood and Tollywood actors/influencers playing with lives of innocents...

"FIRs has been filed. Out of 900 million, 30 crore are being trap...