Logo
Section 141State of Jammu-Kashmir Act

Section 141: Unlawful assembly

Unlawful assembly.

- An assembly of five or more persons is designated an "unlawful assembly", if the common object of the persons composing that assembly is-First. - To overawe by criminal force, or show of criminal force, the Government [or the State Legislature] [Inserted by Act III of 1967.] or any public servant in the exercise of the lawful power of such public servant; orSecond. - To resist the execution of any law, or of any legal process, orThird. - To commit any mischief or criminal trespass, or other offence; orFourth. - By means of criminal force, or show of criminal force, to any person to take or obtain possession of any property, or to deprive any person of the enjoyment of a right of way, or of the use of water or other incorporeal right of which he is in possession of enjoyment, or to enforce any right or supposed right; orFifth. - By means of criminal force or show of criminal force, to compel any person to do what he is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do what he is legally entitled to do.Explanation. - An assembly, which was not unlawful when it assembled, may subsequently become an unlawful assembly.

Advertisement

Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.