[name withheld] alleges Ranchi raid, detention of organisers and seizure of equipment
A [name withheld] told the High Court that Ranchi authorities had raided its event, detained the organisers at Gonda police station without an FIR, and seized cards, plastic coins and equipment. It argued that poker is a game of skill outside the Public Gambling Act. The Court permitted a fresh NOC or clearance application and directed the Deputy Commissioner to decide it within six weeks.
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How we verify →The writ was disposed of with liberty to seek NOC; the Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi is to decide within six weeks.
What happened
The High Court recorded that the petitioner sought directions against restraint of poker events in Ranchi, contending that poker is neither gaming nor gambling under the Public Gambling Act, and also sought a No Objection Certificate.
Counsel for the petitioner alleged that the Sub-Divisional Officer conducted a raid, that all organisers were detained at Gonda police station without registration of an FIR, and that they were released on executing bonds after a permission letter was shown.
Counsel for the petitioner further alleged that the organising team's cards, plastic coins, materials and other equipment were seized and that the hotel was sealed, causing the petitioner heavy financial loss.
The High Court disposed of the writ after permitting the petitioner to make a fresh representation for clearance or an NOC, which the Deputy Commissioner was directed to decide within six weeks after providing an opportunity of hearing.
What the record says
“in which all the organizers were detained at Gonda police Station without registering any F.I.R.”
W.P.(C) No. 1121 of 2025, order dated 07.04.2025 — read the full text
No complaining victim
The association alleged that authorities detained organisers and seized poker equipment without registering an FIR or complaint; the order records no allegation of cheating, fixing or defrauded victims.
What we could not confirm
The order decides only the NOC procedure; it does not finally decide whether poker is gambling. No FIR number or raid date is stated in the order.