A precise fee quote really depends on the kind of opinion you need and the depth of analysis required. In the context of a skill-based online gaming platform, legal issues typically arise under several heads, for example:
Public Gambling Act, 1867 & state-specific gaming laws – to confirm that the game mechanics qualify as “skill” rather than “chance,” and to map any state-wise restrictions.
GST implications – whether platform fees, prize pools, or in-app purchases attract GST, the applicable rate, and compliance procedures.
Income-tax treatment – TDS on winnings, your own corporate tax position, and potential equalisation levy issues if any cross-border elements are involved.
Company-law / regulatory structuring – choice of entity, foreign direct-investment caps, KYC/AML requirements, data-protection compliance, etc.
Dispute / victim-centric opinion – if you have suffered a loss or need to defend against a claim, the scope and documents to be reviewed are different again.
Because each of these touches different statutes, regulators, and factual matrices, the time involved—and therefore the cost—varies considerably.
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