Proof of playing for money not required for conviction

In force Act 4 of 1887 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deals with proof of playing for money not required for conviction. It shall not be necessary, in order to convict a person of any offence against any of the provisions of sections 4 and 5, to prove that any person found [gaming] was playing for any money, wager or stake. The Act was enacted on 05 Jan 1888.

It shall not be necessary, in order to convict a person of any offence against any of the provisions of sections 4 and 5, to prove that any person found ¹[gaming] was playing for any money, wager or stake.
Section 9, The Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act (Act 4 of 1887).

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Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act is headed "Proof of playing for money not required for conviction". It shall not be necessary, in order to convict a person of any offence against any of the provisions of sections 4 and 5, to prove that any person found [gaming] was playing for any money, wager or stake.

How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, section 9 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.

What should I read with Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 4 (Keeping common gaming-house), section 5 (Gaming in common gaming-houses), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act enacted?

Section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, cited as Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act 9, 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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