The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 153AA — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever knowingly carries arms in any procession or organizes or holds or takes part in any mass drill or mass training with arms in any public place in contravention of any public notice or order issued or made under section 144A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees. Explanation.- "Arms" means articles of any description designed or adapted as weapons for offence or defence and includes fire-arms, sharp edged weapons, lathis, dandas and sticks.] CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 6 months and fine of 2000 rupees--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable. Inserted by Act 25 of 2005 S.44 (w.e.f. Not at notified).