Bare ActsIndian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Section 151

Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse

The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 151 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).

Whoever knowingly joins or continues in any assembly of five or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, after such assembly has been lawfully commanded to disperse, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. Explanation - If the assembly is an unlawful assembly with the meaning of section 141, the offender will be punishable under section 145. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.

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