IPC 157 — Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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