If a group of people gather unlawfully with a shared goal, and one of them commits a crime to achieve that goal, everyone in the group is also considered guilty of that crime. It doesn't matter if they personally did the act.
Punishment depends on the crime committed by the unlawful assembly.
A group of people gathers to protest and starts rioting, and someone in the group sets a shop on fire. Everyone in the group can be held responsible for arson under this section.
- •You have the right to remain silent during questioning.
- •You have the right to legal counsel.
- •You can't be detained without being informed of the grounds.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, with 3 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Indian Penal Code
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