IPC Section 143 — Punishment

offences against the public tranquillity

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If a person is part of an unlawful assembly, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine, or both. The imprisonment can be either simple or rigorous.

Official Text

Whoever is a member 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.

Referred to by

Related Judgments

  • LATESH @ DADU BABURAO KARLEKAR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2018)
  • VINUBHAI RANCHHODBHAI PATEL vs RAJIVBHAI DUDABHAI PATEL & OTHERS — Supreme Court of India (2018)
  • VALSON AND ANR. vs STATE OF KERALA — Supreme Court of India (2008)
  • Shri Jagdish Balu Gaikar & Ors. vs The State of Maharashtra & Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2015)
  • JAGAN SHRAVAN PATIL & ANR. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2009)
  • B.N. SRIKANTIAH & OTHERS vs THE STATE OF MYSORE — Supreme Court of India (1958)

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