Library/BNS/Section 193
Section 193BailableOFFENCE

Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly is held.

Full Text

Whenever any unlawful assembly or riot takes place, the owner or occupier of the land upon which such unlawful assembly is held, or such riot is committed, and any person having or claiming an interest in such land, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offence is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be committed, do not give the earliest notice... (to public authorities and suppress it).

Plain English Summary

Imposes liability on landowners for allowing unlawful assemblies or riots on their property without informing authorities.

Punishment

Fine up to 1000

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 154. Encourages landowners to cooperate with maintenance of order.

हिंदी पाठ

उस भूमि के स्वामी, अधिभोगी आदि का दायित्व जिस पर विधि-विरुद्ध जमाव किया गया हो या बलवा हुआ हो।\nजब कभी विधि-विरुद्ध जमाव या बलवा होता है, तो उस भूमि का स्वामी या अधिभोगी, जिस पर ऐसा विधि-विरुद्ध जमाव हुआ है या बलवा किया गया है, और कोई भी व्यक्ति जो ऐसी भूमि में हित रखने वाला है, एक हजार रुपये तक के जुर्माने से दंडनीय होगा यदि वह... समय पर सूचना नहीं देता ।