Indemnification of certain witnesses

In force Act 4 of 1887 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1887 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 05 Jan 1888

Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deals with indemnification of certain witnesses. [10. Any person who has been concerned in gaming contrary to this Act, and who is examined as a witness before a Magistrate in the trial of any person for a breach of any of the provisions of this Act relating to gaming, and who, upon such examination, makes in the opinion of the Magistrate true and The Act was enacted on 05 Jan 1888.

¹[10. Any person who has been concerned in gaming contrary to this Act, and who is examined as a witness before a Magistrate in the trial of any person for a breach of any of the provisions of this Act relating to gaming, and who, upon such examination, makes in the opinion of the Magistrate true and faithful discovery to the best of his knowledge of all things as to which he is so examined, shall thereupon receive from the said Magistrate a certificate in writing to that effect and shall be freed from all prosecutions under this Act for anything done before that time in respect of such gaming.]
Section 10, The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act (Act 4 of 1887).

Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act is headed "Indemnification of certain witnesses". [10. Any person who has been concerned in gaming contrary to this Act, and who is examined as a witness before a Magistrate in the trial of any person for a breach of any of the provisions of this Act relating to gaming, and who, upon such examination, makes in the opinion of the Magistrate true and

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act?

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When was Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act enacted?

Section 10 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, cited as Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act 10, was enacted on 05 Jan 1888 as Act 4 of 1887. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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