The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 189 (2) is now IPC Section 143
189(2)
Old law
BNS §189 (2)
189(2)
189(2). 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 and such member shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: BNS §189 (2)New law
IPC §143
143. Punishment.
143. Whoever is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: IPC §143Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.