Presumptive proof of printing, publishing, distributing etc. any news or information
Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deals with presumptive proof of printing, publishing, distributing etc. any news or information. [12B. Where any thing is seized under section 12A, if the Court is satisfied that the Police-officer who seized the thing had reasonable ground for suspecting that the thing so seized had been used or was likely to be used for the purpose of committing an offence under that section, the seizure of s The Act was enacted on 05 Jan 1888.
1[12B. Where any thing is seized under section 12A, if the Court is satisfied that the Police-officer who seized the thing had reasonable ground for suspecting that the thing so seized had been used or was likely to be used for the purpose of committing an offence under that section, the seizure of such thing shall be evidence, until the contrary is proved, that the thing so seized was printed, published, sold, distributed or in any manner circulated, as the case may be, with the intention of aiding or facilitating gaming.]
Section 12(B), The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act (Act 4 of 1887).
Questions about Section 12(B)
What does Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deal with?
Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act is headed "Presumptive proof of printing, publishing, distributing etc. any news or information". [12B. Where any thing is seized under section 12A, if the Court is satisfied that the Police-officer who seized the thing had reasonable ground for suspecting that the thing so seized had been used or was likely to be used for the purpose of committing an offence under that section, the seizure of s
How do I find court cases under Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act 12(B), section 12(B) Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act enacted?
Section 12(B) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, cited as Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act 12(B), was enacted on 05 Jan 1888 as Act 4 of 1887. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. "Gaming" defined. "Gaming" defined. "Instruments of gaming" defined. "Common gaming-house" defined. "Place" defined680 words
- 6. Entry, search, etc., by Police officers in gaming-houses424 words
- 12. Power to arrest without warrant for gaming and setting birds and animals to fight in public streets. Seizer and destruction of instruments found340 words
- 14. Repeal and savings303 words
- 4. Keeping common gaming-house250 words
- 7. Presumptive proof of keeping or gaming in common gaming-house186 words
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