SC online gaming case: GST rule a Constitutional overreach, ‘Colourable exercise of power’

On Tuesday, former Solicitor General of India and senior advocate Harish Salve presented arguments on behalf of the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), challenging the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to online gaming platforms. The matter will be heard on May 14 as Salve continues with his submissions.  Appearing before a division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices JB Pardiwa…