The Karnataka high court issued a prohibitory order against Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) and associations representing racehorse owners, jockeys, punters, and trainers, restraining all horse racing and betting activities on BTC premises. This prohibition will be in force till the pendency of writ petitions before the single bench and will be subject to the outcome of those petitions. The writ appeal filed by the state government will be taken up by the court on August 13. The division bench observed the potentiality of the event degenerating into illegal activities due to the presence of bookies, both licensed and non-licensed, who could operate clandestinely from within or outside the BTC premises.Karnataka high court prohibits all racing, betting activities at Bangalore Turf Club
The Karnataka high court issued a prohibitory order against Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) and associations representing racehorse owners, jockeys, punters, and trainers, restraining all horse racing and betting activities on BTC premises. This prohibition will be in force till the pendency of writ petitions before the single bench and will be subject to the outcome of those petitions. The writ appeal filed by the state government will be taken up by the court on August 13. The division bench observed the potentiality of the event degenerating into illegal activities due to the presence of bookies, both licensed and non-licensed, who could operate clandestinely from within or outside the BTC premises.
