IPC Section 294A — Keeping lottery office

offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

Whoever runs or maintains any office or place for the purpose of conducting a lottery that is not a state lottery or one specifically allowed by the state government can be punished. The punishment may include imprisonment for up to six months, a fine, or both.

Official Text

Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State lottery or a lottery authorised by the State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

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