NEW DELHI: The BCCI’s member associations’ opinions are being sought by the Law Commission of India (LCI) as it examines the possibility of legalising betting in the country. The LCI’s recommendations will then be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
The study was mandated by the apex court after the Lodha committee recommended legalising betting, in its report in January 2016, saying that betting would benefit the sport as well as the country’s economy. The nebulous distinction between betting and gambling has however kept the BCCI wary from pitching its strength behind the move so far.
LCI member secretary Sanjay Singh, in a letter to the BCCI’s member associations, said that owing to the “intertwining nature” of betting and gambling, they would examine both of them. espncricinfo quotes Singh as saying, “While the Law Commission has been reaching out to the various stakeholders to seek their observations and suggestions, it considers that the views of your association will be valuable in formulating its recommendations on betting.”
