Section 88: Power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places

Q: What does Section 88 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 88 TKPA pertains to "Power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places". It is part of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 88 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 88 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 88 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 88 TKPA?

धारा 88 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. Section 88 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 88 TKPA?

Dhara 88 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 88 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 88 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 88, The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, § 88 (India).

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The Karnataka Police Act, 1963

Chapter VIIP — revention of gaming

Section 88

Power to arrest without warrant persons gaming in public places

A police officer may arrest and search without warrant, any person gaming or reasonably suspected to be gaming in contravention of sub-section (3) of section 78 or section 87.