SECTION 144 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 144
According to section 144 of Indian penal code, Whoever, being armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 144 in Simple Words
If someone, while being armed with a deadly weapon or anything likely to cause death, is part of an unlawful assembly, they can be punished with up to two years in jail, a fine, or both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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Joining an unlawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Joining an unlawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What offence is defined under IPC 144?
IPC 144 Offence: Joining an unlawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon.
What is the punishment for IPC 144 Case?
The punishment for IPC 144 is 2 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 144 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 144 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 144 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 144 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 144 be tried?
IPC 144 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.