The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (3 of 1867) Bare Act 2027

The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (3 of 1867) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: P-38) is an essential legal publication covering the legal framework for public gaming houses, prevention of gambling, and wagering laws in India.

It is fully updated as amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) (w.e.f. October 31, 2019).

It incorporates crucial legislative updates including:

• State Amendments

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as State of Andhra Pradesh Vs. K. Satyanarayana (legalized rummy as a “game of skill” and definition of a common gambling house), State of Bombay Vs. R.M.D. Chamarbaugwala (distinction between “game of skill” and “gambling” & the doctrine of res extra commercium), Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan Vs. State of Tamil Nadu (“preponderance of skill” test and legalized horse race wagering in India / horse-racing as a “game of skill” and constitutional protection of wagering on sports), and Kishan Chander & Ors. Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (constitutionality of presumption in gambling raids).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features authoritative guidelines on games of skill and gambling (R.M.D. Chamarbaugwala Vs. Union of India – gambling isn’t a trade under Article 19(1)(g); substantial skill protected business activities) and horse racing and rummy (Dr. K.R. Lakshmanan Vs. State of Tamil Nadu and Anr.).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, Supreme Court guidelines, and a subject index.