section 14
Presumption as to instruments of gambling
The Bihar Gambling (Prohibition) Act, 2026Chapter III MISCELLANEOUS
Presumption as to instruments of gambling.—Any register, record, electronic record, script, laptop, mobile phone, computer or any other electronic or digital device whatsoever which contains digits, figures, signs, symbols or pictures, or any combination of two or more thereof, relating to worli, matka, gambling or any other form of gambling, shall be presumed to be an instrument of gambling. Explanation: Where, in any mobile phone, computer or other electronic device, any gambling or betting application is found to have been downloaded or used, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that such application was downloaded or used for the purpose of gambling or betting: Provided that such presumption may be rebutted if the person from whom such device is seized proves that the register, record, electronic record or script relates exclusively to a lawful trade, industry, business, profession or vocation and is not an instrument of gambling.
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