The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 157 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.