1[18. “India” — “India” means the territory of India excluding the State of Jammu and Kashmir.]
Explanation
This section deals with the offence of obstructing or disrupting a lawful assembly in a public place. It punishes individuals who intentionally disturb or disrupt the assembly through their actions or words. The assembly must be lawful and assembled for a lawful purpose.Illustration : indian penal code section 18
- A person shouting slogans and distributing pamphlets during a peaceful protest in a public park, thereby disrupting the protest, would be liable under Section 18.
- A person playing loud music near a school during exam hours, disrupting the students’ concentration, would also be liable under this section.
Common Questions and Answers
Q: What constitutes a “lawful assembly”?
A: A lawful assembly is a gathering of people for a legal purpose, such as a protest, a meeting, or a religious gathering.Q: What constitutes a “public place”?
A: A public place is any place accessible to the general public, such as a park, a street, or a market.Q: What are the punishments for violating Section 18?
A: The punishment for violating Section 18 includes imprisonment of up to one month, a fine of up to two hundred rupees, or both.
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