Refusal to disclose identity

Refusal to disclose identity.—If any person found in any common gambling house entered by a police officer under the provisions of this Act, upon being arrested by such officer or upon being brought before a Magistrate, and when required by such police officer or Magistrate to state his name and address—

1. (i) refuses to give the same; or
2. (ii) gives a false name or address, he shall, on conviction after trial, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.