https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307940 The court determined that playing rummy with stakes at the respondent-Mahalakshmi Cultural Association constituted gambling, not a game of skill. It upheld police authority to raid premises suspected of illegal gambling under the Chennai City Police Act. The court clarified definitions of "common gaming house" and "gaming," emphasizing possession of gaming instruments as evidence. While recognizing the Association's rights, it prohibited rummy with stakes and directed police action against illegal activities. The court modified the single Judge's order, allowing police intervention based on reliable information and closing the case without costs. en-us Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 17 May 2023 14:50:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307940 The court determined that playing rummy with stakes at the respondent-Mahalakshmi Cultural Association constituted gambling, not a game of skill. It upheld police authority to raid premises suspected of illegal gambling under the Chennai City Police Act. The court clarified definitions of "common gaming house" and "gaming," emphasizing possession of gaming instruments as evidence. While recognizing the Association's rights, it prohibited rummy with stakes and directed police action against illegal activities. The court modified the single Judge's order, allowing police intervention based on reliable information and closing the case without costs. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307940