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SECTION 145 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 145 in Simple Words
If someone knowingly stays in an unlawful assembly after being commanded by law to disperse, they can be punished with up to two years in jail, a fine, or both.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly, Knowing that it has been commanded to disperse | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly, Knowing that it has been commanded to disperse
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who joins or continues to be a part of an illegal assembly knowing that the law has ordered it to disperse in a prescribed manner, will be punished by imprisonment for up to two years or monetary fines.
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