Chapter VIII · Of Offences Against the Public Tranquillity

Being member of unlawful assembly

Section 142 · Pakistan Penal Code

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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.

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Section 142, PPC
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Section 142 PPC (Being member of unlawful assembly)
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Section 142, Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860)

Text as amended up to 30-11-2025, from the Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice. Check the official text before filing. Official PDF, page 64