Definition of Section 297 BNS
Section 297 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with the offense of keeping an office or place for the purpose of drawing a lottery.
Essentially, if someone operates a lottery without proper authorization from the state government, they can be punished under this section.
Key elements of the offense:
- Keeping an office or place
- For the purpose of drawing a lottery
- Lottery not authorized by the state government
Punishment Section 297 BNS:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months.
- Fine.
- Or both.
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