Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 15
Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals
Section 297 • Keeping lottery office.
Description
(1) 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.
(2) Whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any goods, or to do or forbear from doing anything for the benefit of any person, on any event or contingency relative or applicable to the drawing of any ticket, lot, number or figure in any such lottery, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 15 (Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
