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SECTION 149 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 149
According to section 149 of Indian penal code, If an offence is committed by any member of an unlawful assembly in prosecution of the common object of that assembly, or such as the members of that assembly knew to be likely to be committed in prosecution of that object, every person who, at the time of the committing of that offence, is a member of the same assembly, is guilty of that offence.
IPC 149 in Simple Words
If any member of an unlawful assembly commits an offense as part of their common goal, all other members of that assembly at the time of the offense are also considered guilty of that offense.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If an offence be committed by any member of an unlawful assembly, every other member of such assembly shall be guilty of the offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence |
Offence : If an offence be committed by any member of an unlawful assembly, every other member of such assembly shall be guilty of the offence
Punishment : Same As Offence
Cognizance : Same As Offence
Bail : Same As Offence
Triable : Same As Offence
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FAQ's on IPC Section 149
What offence is defined under IPC 149?
IPC 149 Offence: If an offence be committed by any member of an unlawful assembly, every other member of such assembly shall be guilty of the offence.
What is the punishment for IPC 149 Case?
The punishment for IPC 149 is Same As Offence.
Is IPC 149 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 149 is a Same As Offence.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 149 offence?
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Is IPC 149 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 149 is a Same As Offence offence.
In what court can IPC 149 be tried?
IPC 149 is tried in the court of Same As Offence.
