IPC Section 144. Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 8
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against The Public Tranquillity - Parliament of India

Whoever, 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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Joining an unlawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security