Section 142: Being member of unlawful assembly

Q: What does Section 142 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) deal with?

Section 142 IPC pertains to "Being member of unlawful assembly". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 142 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs being member of unlawful assembly. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 142 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 142 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 142 IPC?

धारा 142 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 142 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). Section 142 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs being member of unlawful assembly. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 142 IPC?

Dhara 142 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 142 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 142 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) governs being member of unlawful assembly. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 142 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)?

Cite as: "Section 142, The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), § 142 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)

Chapter VIIIO — f Offences against the Public Tranquillity

Section 142

Being member of unlawful assembly

Whoever, being aware of facts which render any assembly an unlawful assembly, intentionally joins that assembly, or continues in it, is said to be a member of an unlawful assembly.