When any instruments of gaming are found in any house entered or searched under section 6 or about the persons of any of those who are found therein, it shall be evidence, until the contrary is proved, that such house is used as a common gaming house and that the persons found therein were present there for the purpose of gaming although no gaming or playing was actually seen by the police officer.
Section 7: Finding instruments of gaming in suspected houses to be evidence that they are common gaming houses.
The Meghalaya Prevention of Gambling Act, 1970 Act No.8 of 1970State Act of Meghalaya · Act 8 of 1970
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| Act | The Meghalaya Prevention of Gambling Act, 1970 Act No.8 of 1970 |
|---|---|
| Section | 7 |
| Marginal note | Finding instruments of gaming in suspected houses to be evidence that they are common gaming houses. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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