State Act

The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976

4. Punishment for gaming in common gaming-houses.— (1) Whosoever is found in any common gaming-house gaming or present for the purpose of gaming shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 16[three years] and also with fine which may extend to 17[ten thousand] rupees: Provided that— (a) for the first offence, such imprisonment shall not be less than 18[three months] and the fine shall not be less than 19[two thousand rupees], (b) for the second offence, such imprisonment shall not be less than 20[six] months and the fine shall not be less than 21[three thousand rupees], and (c) for the third or subsequent offence, such imprisonment shall not be less than 22[one year] and the fine shall not be less than 23[five thousand rupees]. (2) Any person found in any common gaming-house during any gaming therein shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, to have been there for the purpose of gaming.