The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act.
State Act of Maharashtra · Act 4 of 188715 provisions2 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 4 of 1887 |
| Year | 1887 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Ministry | Govt of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 15 |
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- Section 1 Short title, Extent.
- Section 3 "Gaming" defined. "Gaming" defined. "Instruments of gaming" defined. "Common gaming-house" defined. "Place" defined.
- Section 4 Keeping common gaming-house.1 citing judgment
- Section 5 Gaming in common gaming-houses.1 citing judgment
- Section 6 Entry, search, etc., by Police officers in gaming-houses.
- Section 7 Presumptive proof of keeping or gaming in common gaming-house.
- Section 8 On conviction for keeping or gaming in common gaming-house, instruments of gaming may be destroyed.
- Section 9 Proof of playing for money not required for conviction.
- Section 10 Indemnification of certain witnesses.
- Section 12 Power to arrest without warrant for gaming and setting birds and animals to fight in public streets. Seizer and destruction of instruments found.
- Section 13 Saving of games of mere skill.
- Section 14 Repeal and savings.
- Section 12(A) Power to arrest without warrant for printing, publishing or distributing any news or information.
- Section 12(B) Presumptive proof of printing, publishing, distributing etc. any news or information.
- Section 6(A) Punishment for giving false names and addresses.
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