The Bursat Ka Satta Case
In the "Bursat-ka-Satta" or rain-speculation case, the Chief Presidency Magistrate heard arguments regarding whether the defendants broke the Gambling Act by keeping a place for wagering. A central point of contention was whether the clock placed in the shed constituted an instrument of gaming. The prosecution argued that bets were decided by the clock, while the defense maintained it was merely referred to for satisfying one's self of the time. Counsel for the defense declared that as the bets were not made by the clock, it was not an instrument or means of wagering. The Magistrate informed the parties that he would take time to consider his decision and deliver it on a future date.
