JAGAT SINGH KISHOR SINGH DARBAR ETC. vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court interpreted the definition of 'common gaming house' under Section 3 of the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887, clarifying that a mere expectation or probability of profit from gaming suffices to establish a common gaming house. The Court held that the expression 'or otherwise howsoever' in the statute is broad and encompasses various forms of profit or gain. The conviction of the appellants for keeping a common gaming house was upheld, emphasizing that actual profit is not necessary, but the hope of profit is sufficient to meet the statutory definition.