PIL in Madras HC seeks arrest of Virat Kohli, Tamannah, other celebs promoting online gambling websites

The plea follows close in the heels of the Madras High Court taking critical note that there is no law in place to regulate online gaming and gambling.

Virat Kohli (L), Tamannah (R) both endorse a mobile gaming platform dubbed Mobile Premier League (MPL)

A Chennai-based Advocate has moved the Madras High Court seeking criminal action against proprietors of online gambling websites.

Notably, the PIL moved by Advocate AP Suryaprakasam also calls for action against celebrities promoting online gambling websites. In this regard, the petition names cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Tamannah.

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