Legal Disclaimer & Regulatory Notice (कानूनी अस्वीकरण)

Desk: Yono Games Independent Testing Desk

Location: Mercantile House, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Standard: 100% Hands-On Physical Android Testing

Compliance: Google E-E-A-T & Indian Law

1. Independent Review Platform Disclaimer

yonogames.co.in is an independent digital information and review resource dedicated to testing Indian mobile card game APKs. We are NOT a game developer, operator, payment gateway, or gambling company. We do not accept bets, host cash tables, or process user financial transactions.

All trademarks, logos, and brand names (including 'Yono', 'SBI', 'PhonePe', 'Google Pay', 'Paytm') belong strictly to their respective owners. Their mention on this website is solely for identification, educational comparison, and mobile testing purposes under Section 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

2. Judicial Precedent on Skill Games (Supreme Court of India)

The legality of card games in India is governed by landmark rulings of the Supreme Court of India:

State of Andhra Pradesh v. K. Satyanarayana (AIR 1968 SC 825): The Supreme Court established that 13-card Rummy requires a preponderance of skill, memory, observation, and strategic discard calculation, distinguishing it fundamentally from chance-based gambling.
Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu (1996 2 SCC 226): Re-affirmed that games where success predominantly depends on human skill, knowledge, and judgment are protected under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.

3. Strict Prohibition in 7 Restricted Indian States

While card games of skill are protected under federal law, individual states retain legislative authority over local public order. Several states have enacted specific local laws prohibiting participation in online games for stakes.

States Where Cash Gaming is Strictly Prohibited:

Andhra Pradesh: AP Gaming Act (amended 2020)
Assam: Assam State Gaming Act, 1970
Nagaland: Prohibited unless licensed
Odisha: Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955
Sikkim: Regulated online gaming zone
Telangana: Telangana Gaming Act (amended 2017)
Meghalaya: Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021

Residents of these seven states must strictly refrain from downloading or playing real-cash versions of any game listed on this website. You may only participate in free practice tables with virtual chips.

4. Section 194BA 30% TDS Compliance

Under Section 194BA of the Indian Income Tax Act (introduced in Finance Act 2023), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) at the rate of 30% is applicable on net winnings from online games at the time of withdrawal. Real-money gaming operators in India are legally obligated to deduct this tax before remitting winnings to your bank account or UPI ID.