S.149 IPC | When Accused Is Roped In For Being Member Of Unlawful Assembly, Whether He Caused Injury Is Irrelevant : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified the applicability of Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), stating that when an accused is charged as a member of an unlawful assembly, the specific act of causing injury is not necessary for the charge to stand. The Court emphasized that membership in an unlawful assembly inherently carries responsibility for the actions of the group, regardless of individual involvement in specific violent acts. This ruling reaffirms the broad scope of responsibility under IPC Section 149, aiming to ensure that individuals cannot escape accountability simply by arguing their non-participation in particular acts of violence.