The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to implement its earlier directive on online rummy, prohibiting the game in the state. Background: The court had earlier issued a directive to the state government to take steps to prohibit online rummy, following concerns about its impact on public health and morality. Parties: The petitioner, a social activist, had approached the court seeking implementation of the directive. Legal issues: The court considered the provisions of the Kerala Gaming Act, 1960, and the principles of public policy. Court observations: The court observed that online rummy was a game of chance and that it was the state government's responsibility to regulate it. Significance: The judgment highlights the importance of regulating online gaming and the need for state governments to take proactive steps to protect public health and morality. It also underscores the role of the judiciary in ensuring that the government implements its directives and policies.