Section 9: Proof of playing for stakes unnecessary.

Q: What does Section 9 of The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (TPGA) deal with?

Section 9 TPGA pertains to "Proof of playing for stakes unnecessary.". It is part of the The Public Gambling Act, 1867, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 9 of The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (TPGA) governs proof of playing for stakes unnecessary. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 9 TPGA still in force?

Yes, Section 9 of the The Public Gambling Act, 1867 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 9 TPGA?

धारा 9 TPGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Public Gambling Act, 1867. Section 9 of The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (TPGA) governs proof of playing for stakes unnecessary. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 9 TPGA?

Dhara 9 TPGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Public Gambling Act, 1867. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 9 of The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (TPGA) governs proof of playing for stakes unnecessary. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 9 of The Public Gambling Act, 1867?

Cite as: "Section 9, The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (TPGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Public Gambling Act, 1867, 1867, § 9 (India).

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The Public Gambling Act, 1867

Chapter I — PRELIMINARY

Section 9

Proof of playing for stakes unnecessary.

It shall not be necessary, in order to convict any person of keeping a common gaming-house, or of being concerned in the management of any common gaminghouse, to prove that any person found playing at any game was playing for any money, wager or stake.