IPC Section 133
Here’s the explanation for IPC Section 133:
Section 133 – Punishment for unlawful assembly to compel restoration of land or possession
"If an unlawful assembly or any member of it unlawfully compels any person to restore to the possession of another any land or property, the assembly or the member shall be punished with imprisonment up to six months, or with fine, or with both."
🧾 Explanation:
This section deals with unlawful assemblies that force someone to give up possession of land or property.
If a group of people, gathered unlawfully (without legal authority), coerce or compel a person to restore possession of land or property to someone else, they can be punished.
The emphasis is on restoration of possession through unlawful means by a group or individual.
⚖️ Punishment:
Imprisonment for up to six months, or
Fine, or
Both.
🔑 Key Points:
The assembly must be unlawful (assembled for a purpose forbidden by law).
The act of compelling must be unlawful — not through legal or peaceful means.
This section protects property rights by preventing groups from using force or intimidation to take or restore possession.
Example:
A group of people gather without legal sanction and threaten or use force to get a tenant out of land or property in favor of someone else. This is punishable under Section 133.
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