The Public Gambling Act, 1867 · I — PRELIMINARY

Section 1. See now the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. See now the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974). 2. The words and brackets "and such fines shall (subject to the provisions contained in the last preceding section) be applied as the Lieutenant-Governor or Chief Commissioner, as the case may be, shall from time to time direct" rep. by the A. O. 1937. 1. Interpretation-clause.— In this Act — 6* * * * * "Common gaming-house".— "Common gaming-house" means any house, walled enclosure, room or place in which cards, dice, tables or other instruments of gaming are kept or used for the profit or gain of the person owning, occupying, using or keeping such house, enclosure, room or place, whether by way of charge for the use of the instruments of gaming, or of the house, enclosure, room or place, or otherwise howsoever. 7* * * * *

Source: India Code