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SECTION 157 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 157 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 157 related FAQs
Whoever harbours, receives or assembles, in any house or premises in his occupation or charge, or under his control any persons knowing that such persons have been hired, engaged or employed, or are about to be hired, engaged or employed, to join or become members of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 157 in Simple Words

If someone knowingly provides shelter or gathers people who have been hired or engaged to join an unlawful assembly, they can be punished with up to six months in jail, a fine, or both.


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Offence : Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly


Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Anyone who harbours, receives, or assembles in any house, premises, or office under his charge or occupation, or in which he has control, any person knowing that they have been hired, employed or about to be employed to join, become members, or to join an illegal assembly shall be punished by...





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