What is the punishment for Dhara 151?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 151 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 151 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 151 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 151 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 151 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 151 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 151 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).

IPC Section 151 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.—

Section

151

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

151. Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.— 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.