IPC Section 157. Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly

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
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against The Public Tranquillity
 
- Parliament of India

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.

 

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly.     Imprisonment for 6 months, 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