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Legal Landscape of Loot Boxes in India
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Raja Ishwarya B.
Student at Sastra University, Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, India
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Gnanaa Soundar K.
Student at Sastra University, Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, India
Abstract
Loot boxes, random reward mechanisms in video games, have sparked extensive legal debate due to their resemblance to gambling, especially as they often involve real-money transactions. This article explores loot boxes' legal, psychological, and ethical challenges, with a focus on India’s regulatory landscape. By comparing regulatory frameworks from nations like Belgium, China, and the UK, the study highlights potential pathways for India to adopt a balanced regulatory approach, ensuring protection, especially for minors, while supporting the gaming industry's growth. The article concludes by recommending a unified, centralized legal framework that leverages blockchain to enforce transparency and fair practices in online gaming. Moreover, the article examines the case of India and suggests a legal while encouraging responsible development of the gaming industry.
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Research Paper
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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 7, Issue 6, Page 986 - 1000
DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.118590Creative Commons
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