| 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 |
1[Whoever knowingly carries arms in any procession or organizes or holds or takes part in any mass drill or mass training with arms in any public place in contravention of any public notice or order issued or made under section 144A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.
Explanation.—“Arms” means articles of any description designed or adapted as weapons for offence or defence and includes firearms, sharp edged weapons, lathis, dandas and sticks].
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1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 44 (w.e.f. 23-6-2005).
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
|
Knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organising or holding or taking part in any mass drill or mass training with arms Promoting enmity between classes in place of worship, etc. |
Imprisonment for 6 months and fine of 2000 rupees Imprisonment for 5 years, and fine. |
Cognisable Ditto |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
|
Non-bailable Ditto |
Any Magistrate Ditto |
Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |