Section 1, Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 [S2D-H9C]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 August 1887.

In Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 [A11-WVK]. This text from 22 August 1887. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 [S2D-H9C]. Machine: S2D-H9C.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Defined terms in this text (1)

notification: Section 2, Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 [S2DHAA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly

notification: 996 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (1)

Notification No. 2174/1888, dated 17th February, 1888 [N12-Q8D], 17 February 1888, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 (Maharashtra Act 4 of 1887), the State Government"

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