IPC Section 158 — Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot

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

A person who is hired, or offers or tries to be hired, to do or help with any of the actions listed in section 141 of the IPC can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, a fine, or both.

Official Text

Whoever is engaged, or hired, or offers or attempts to be hired or engaged, to do or assist in doing any of the acts specified in section 141, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

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