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SECTION 157 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 189 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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