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Section 157 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
 Indian Penal Code, 1860 
 157. Harboring persons hired for an unlawful assembly
Whoever harbors, receives or assembles, in any house or premises in his occupation or charge, or under his control any persons, knowing that such persons have been hired, engaged or employed, or are about to be hired, engaged or employed, to join or become members 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.
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