SC upholds HC order barring gambling in clubs

The Supreme Court today upheld a High Court order that directed the government to stop gambling including dice, card and housie at 13 renowned clubs across the country including the Dhaka Club.

The apex court said the HC order will remain in force until further order.

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A four-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha passed the order after a hearing a petition filed by Dhaka Club authorities seeking a stay on the HC order.

The bench asked the Dhaka Club authorities to submit a leave to appeal petition before it against the HC order on Sunday.

The HC on December 4 directed the government to immediately stop gambling including cards, dice and housie at 13 renowned clubs.

The 12 other clubs are -- Uttara Club Ltd, Gulshan Club Ltd, Dhanmondi Club Ltd, Banani Club Ltd, Officers' Club Dhaka, Ladies' Club Dhaka, Cadet College Club Dhaka, Chittagong Club Ltd, Chittagong Seniors' Club Ltd, Narayanganj Club Ltd, Sylhet Club Ltd and Khulna Club Ltd.

On that day, the HC also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks as to why they should not be directed to take actions against the unlawful business and indoor games of cards, dice and housie in exchange for money.

On December 6, the SC stayed for a day the HC order following the petition filed by Dhaka Club.