Whoever is found in any common gaming-house gaming or present for the purpose of gaming shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to one year and with fine:
Provided that,—
- for a first offence such imprisonment shall not be less than one month and fine shall not be less than two hundred rupees;
- for a second offence such imprisonment shall not be less three months and fine shall not be less than two hundred rupees; and
- for a third or subsequent offence such imprisonment shall not be less than six months and fine shall not be less than five hundred rupees.