Delta Corp Files SLP Challenging Bombay HC Casino License Order

Delta Corp has filed a Special Leave Petition with the Supreme Court of India on July 22, 2026, challenging a Bombay High Court order from April 29, 2026. The petition seeks to overturn the dismissal of its plea for a license to operate slot machines at the Deltin Hotel.

What Happened

Delta Corp has submitted a Special Leave Petition to the Supreme Court of India, contesting a Bombay High Court order issued on April 29, 2026, according to scanx.trade. This legal action was taken on July 22, 2026, following the High Court’s dismissal of the company’s writ petition, which sought a license under Section 13A of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 (scanx.trade).

The original writ petition, identified as Writ Petition No. 317 of 2019, aimed to secure permission for the installation of electronic amusement games and slot machines at the Deltin Hotel (scanx.trade). The company is now attempting to reverse the Bombay High Court’s decision through this filing at the Supreme Court (scanx.trade).

This development was disclosed to stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as stated by scanx.trade.

Key Details

• Delta Corp filed a Special Leave Petition against a Bombay High Court order dated April 29, 2026, on July 22, 2026 (scanx.trade).
• The impugned order dismissed Writ Petition No. 317 of 2019, through which Delta Corp sought a license to operate slot machines at the Deltin Hotel (scanx.trade).
• The requested license was for the installation of games of electronic amusement and slot machines, under Section 13A of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 (scanx.trade).
• The filing was signed by Dilip Narendra Vaidya, Company Secretary and Vice President-Secretarial of Delta Corp (scanx.trade).

Why It Matters

The Special Leave Petition signifies Delta Corp’s continued legal efforts to obtain the necessary permissions for its gaming operations (scanx.trade). The Deltin Hotel is reportedly a significant asset for the company’s hospitality and gaming segment (scanx.trade). The outcome of this petition will reportedly have substantial implications for Delta Corp’s operational capacity within the region (scanx.trade).

Originally reported by scanx.trade·Published 22 Jul 2026, 20:11