The Prize Competitions Act, 1955

Section 9. Penalty for promoting or conducting any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of sect

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

9. Penalty for promoting or conducting any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of sections 4 and 5 .―If any person promotes or conducts any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of section 4 or section 5, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code