Section 176: Saving of games of skill

Q: What does Section 176 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 176 TKPA pertains to "Saving of games of skill". It is part of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 176 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs saving of games of skill. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 176 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 176 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 176 TKPA?

धारा 176 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. Section 176 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs saving of games of skill. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 176 TKPA?

Dhara 176 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 176 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs saving of games of skill. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 176 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 176, The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, § 176 (India).

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The Karnataka Police Act, 1963

Chapter XIMIS — cellaneous

Section 176

Saving of games of skill

For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that the provisions of sections 79 and 80 shall not be applicable to the playing of any pure game of skill and to wagering by persons taking part in such game of skill.