# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 151: Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/151/

## Text

Whoever knowingly joins or continues in any assembly of five or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, after such assembly has been lawfully commanded to disperse, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.-If the assembly is an unlawful assembly within the meaning of section 141, the offender will be punishable under section 145.

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