Section 5: Penalty for gaming in a public place. Whoever is found gaming in any public place, street — Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977

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5. Penalty for gaming in a public place. Whoever is found gaming in any public place, street or thoroughfare, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one yea r, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Effective date: 1977-01-01

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