16-July-2026
Taxation
 
Online Gaming Firms Seek SC Review Of 28% GST Judgment
15-Jul-2026

Online gaming companies have filed review petitions in the Supreme Court against its May 27 judgment, which upheld the constitutional validity of the 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) on the sector and sustained retrospective tax demands exceeding Rs.1.5 trillion. According to the Supreme Court website, Play Games24x7, Junglee Games, and Sachiko Gaming have filed review petitions through law firm Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan. The petitions ask the court to revisit its de­cision, contending th­at the ruling warra­nts reconsideration on both Constitutional and legal grounds, particularly regarding the GST framework and the retrospective tax demands.

News Source:- https://www.rediff.com/news/commentary/2026/jul/15/online-gaming-firms-seek-sc-review-of-28-gst-judgment/34de4f808e09962108b57694967f43df