The Supreme Court held that horse racing is a game of skill and not wagering or betting in
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The Supreme Court held that horse racing is a game of skill and not wagering or betting in
- L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India
- Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu
- Murli S. Deora v. Union of India
- Nar Singh Pal v. Union of India
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Correct answer: B - Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu
In Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu (1996) the Supreme Court held that horse racing on the race course is a game of mere skill, so betting on it is not gambling or wagering. L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India concerned tribunals and judicial review, and Murli S. Deora v. Union of India banned smoking in public places.
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