IPC Section 144 - Punishment for Joining an Unlawful Assembly Armed with a Deadly Weapon

According to IPC Section 144, anyone who is armed with a deadly weapon or any object that can be used to cause death, and is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished. The punishment may include imprisonment for a term extending up to two years, a fine, or both.

IPC 144 in Simple Words

If a person is armed with a deadly weapon or anything likely to cause death, and they are part of an unlawful assembly, they may face punishment. This punishment could be up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

Offences and Punishments

Offence Punishment Cognizance Bail Triable
Joining an unlawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon Imprisonment for up to 2 Years or Fine or Both Cognizable Bailable Any Magistrate

Additional Information

If you're looking for more information on the Indian Penal Code, be sure to check out our comprehensive list of all IPC sections. We offer in-depth explanations and legal insights for each section to help you better understand the law.

Ask a Free Legal Question Online

Stuck with a legal issue? Submit your query below to get FREE answers by email within a few hours. Expert legal advice from top-rated lawyers in your city enables you to make better decisions about your legal situation.

Please DO NOT mention any person/party/company’s name. For matrimonial or property questions, mention your religion as laws may differ.

Your Contact Details

You will be notified by SMS when you receive a response.
You will be emailed all responses on this email ID.

Talk to a Top-Rated Lawyer

Contact a top-rated lawyer in your city for detailed legal advice.

Talk to a Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of questions can I ask?
You can ask about anything related to your legal situation. Get advice, strategic coaching, or a second opinion.

How can I keep my identity private?
Your query and responses will be published without your details. Lawyers may contact you to discuss your issue.

When can I expect a reply?
You can expect a response within 24 working hours.

How can I find if my question was answered?
You will be notified by Email and SMS whenever your question receives an answer.

Disclaimer

Lawyers and law offices are not allowed to solicit clients or advertise, according to the Bar Council of India's guidelines:

By clicking the "I Agree" button, you acknowledge and confirm that you are independently looking for information about Singhania & Partners LLP (S&P) and that no advertisements, personal communications, solicitations, invitations, or other forms of inducement of any kind have been made by or on behalf of S&P or any of its members to solicit work through this website.