Whoever, by any fraud or unlawful device or malpractice in playing at or with cards, dice or other game, or in taking a part in the stakes or wages, or in betting on the sides or hands of the players, or in wagering on the event of any game, sport, pastime, or exercise, wins from any other person, for himself or any other or others, any sum of money or valuable thing, shall be deemed guilty of cheating within the meaning of section 415 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860), and be liable to punishment accordingly.
Section 130: Cheating at games.
The Maharashtra Police Act.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 22 of 1951
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Police Act. |
|---|---|
| Section | 130 |
| Marginal note | Cheating at games. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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