What Is Retrospective Taxation? Why the Supreme Court Upheld 28% GST on Online Gaming? - Jagran Josh

On May 27, 2026, the Supreme Court of India gave a very important judgement. The government has decided to impose a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming companies, and it is a valid decision, it said, adding that tax can also be collected for the past period, even before the law was officially amended. This judgement could result in tax demands of nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore on gaming comp…