Mr. Anil Kumar Mishra appeared as part of the counsel team representing the respondents, including the State of Karnataka, before the Supreme Court of India in M/s Tashi Delek Gaming Solutions Limited & Another v. State of Karnataka & Others, reported in (2006) 1 SCC 442.
Representation Before the Supreme Court
The judgment records Mr. Sanjay R. Hegde, Mr. Anil K. Mishra and Mr. A. Rohen Singh as counsel appearing for the respondents. Mr. Mishra was therefore part of the legal team representing the respondent side in the proceedings before the Supreme Court.
Nature of the Dispute
The matter arose in the context of online and internet-based lotteries and the restrictions imposed by the State of Karnataka. The appellants, M/s Tashi Delek Gaming Solutions Limited and another party, challenged the action of the State of Karnataka concerning the conduct of online lotteries within the State.
The proceedings raised questions concerning the legal rights of the parties involved in conducting and promoting lotteries and the manner in which the State could regulate such activities. The Court also considered the maintainability of the proceedings and the nature of the rights claimed by the appellants.
Mr. Mishra’s Recorded Role
The reported judgment specifically identifies Mr. Anil K. Mishra as one of the advocates appearing for the respondents. His recorded role was therefore as a member of the counsel team representing the respondent parties, including the State of Karnataka.
The judgment does not separately attribute a particular submission, argument, or legal proposition to Mr. Mishra by name. The submissions on behalf of the respondents are recorded in the judgment as submissions made by the counsel representing the respondent side. Accordingly, it would not be accurate to attribute any specific argument or individual submission to Mr. Mishra without additional supporting material.
Significance of His Participation
Mr. Mishra’s involvement in the matter reflects his participation in litigation concerning the regulation of lottery activities and the exercise of State regulatory powers. The case required consideration of the legal position surrounding online lotteries and the rights asserted by entities involved in their operation.
The Supreme Court ultimately considered the issues raised by the appellants in the context of the applicable constitutional and statutory framework and adjudicated the dispute between the parties.
Verified Role
On the basis of the reported Supreme Court record, Mr. Anil Kumar Mishra’s role in the matter can be stated as:
Counsel for the Respondents — State of Karnataka & Others.
The judgment confirms his appearance as part of the respondent-side counsel team. However, it does not identify him separately as lead counsel or attribute particular arguments to him individually.