Gaming in common gaming-houses

In force Act 4 of 1887 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1887 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 05 Jan 1888 Cited by 1 provision

Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deals with gaming in common gaming-houses. [Whoever is found in any common gaming-house gaming or present for the purpose of gaming, [[shall on conviction be punished] with imprisonment which may extend to six months [and may also be punished with fine]]: Provided that- (a) for a first offence such imprisonment shall not be less than one mon The Act was enacted on 05 Jan 1888.

¹[Whoever is found in any common gaming-house gaming or present for the purpose of gaming, ²[³[shall on conviction be punished] with imprisonment which may extend to six months ⁴[and may also be punished with fine]]:
Provided that-
(a) for a first offence such imprisonment shall not be less than one month and fine shall not be less than two hundred rupees ;
(b) for a second offence such imprisonment shall not be less than three months and fine shall not be less than two hundred rupees ; and
(c) for a third or subsequent offence such imprisonment shall not be less than six months and fine shall not be less than two hundred rupees.]
Any person found in any common gaming-house during any gaming ⁵* * therein shall be presumed, until the contrary ⁶[is proved], to have been there for the purpose of gaming.
Section 5, The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act (Act 4 of 1887).

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s. 9 Proof of playing for money not required for conviction

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act is headed "Gaming in common gaming-houses". [Whoever is found in any common gaming-house gaming or present for the purpose of gaming, [[shall on conviction be punished] with imprisonment which may extend to six months [and may also be punished with fine]]: Provided that- (a) for a first offence such imprisonment shall not be less than one mon

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act?

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What should I read with Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act enacted?

Section 5 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, cited as Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act 5, 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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