India plans crackdown on Illegal betting and gambling apps violating CCPA norms

New Delhi: The consumer affairs ministry has sought action against indirect and surrogate advertisements promoting illegal betting and gambling - on the rise in the cricket and election season. The Centre wants a crackdown as these ads are in clear violation of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines, two people aware of the matter said. This move comes in response to the widespread use of betting apps, particularly during events, including Indian Premier League (IPL) and general elections, despite clear guidelines prohibiting such activities. Identifying violators The consumer affairs ministry has written to the ministry of electronics and information…