Indian Penal Code, 1860
Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.—
Section
149
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.—
If an offence is committed by any member of an unlawful assembly in prosecution of the common object of that assembly, or such as the members of that assembly knew to be likely to be committed in prosecution of that object, every person who, at the time of the committing of that offence, is a member of the same assembly, is guilty of that offence.
What is IPC Section 149 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.—
If an offence is committed by any member of an unlawful assembly in prosecution of the common object of that assembly, or such as the members of that assembly knew to be likely to be committed in prosecution of that object, every person who, at the time of the committing of that offence, is a member of the same assembly, is guilty of that offence.
What is the punishment for Dhara 149 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 149 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 149 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 149 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 149 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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