BNS Section 187 - Joining Unlawful Assembly Armed with Deadly Weapon

Whoever joins or continues in an unlawful assembly, knowing that such unlawful assembly is armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever joins or continues in an unlawful assembly, knowing that such unlawful assembly is armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Joining unlawful assembly.
  • Knowledge of weapons.
  • Deadly or offensive weapons present.

Potential Defenses:

  • No knowledge of weapons.
  • Lawful assembly.
  • Self-defense.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Joining armed mobs, participating in violent demonstrations with weapons.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Peaceful participation, unaware of weapons, or lawful assembly.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both

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