Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
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Summary
Being a member of an unlawful assembly while carrying a deadly weapon, or anything that could be used as a weapon likely to cause death, can lead to punishment with up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both. The offence applies whether the object is actually used or only carried as part of the group.
Example
Ravi joins a violent crowd and carries a knife in his pocket. Even if he does not stab anyone, because he was armed while part of the unlawful assembly he can face up to two years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, being armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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