Section 9

Proof of playing for stakes unnecessary.

The Public Gambling Act, 1867

  • Act 3 of 1867
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to provide for the punishment of public gambling and the keeping of common gaming house in the United Provinces East Punjab, Delhi1[and the Central Provinces].

All sections
    It shall not be necessary, in order to convict any person of keeping a common gaming-house, or of being concerned in the management of any common gaminghouse, to prove that any person found playing at any game was playing for any money, wager or stake.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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