What is Section 154 about the owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held?
Section 154 states that whenever any unlawful assembly or riot takes place, the owner or occupier of the land upon which such unlawful assembly is held, or such riot is committed, and any person having or claiming an interest in such land, shall be punishable with a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees. This is applicable if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offense is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be committed, does not give the earliest notice thereof in his or their power to the principal officer at the nearest police-station. Additionally, in the case of having reason to believe that it was about to be committed, the person should use all lawful means in his or their power to prevent it. In the event of its taking place, he or they should use all lawful means in his or their power to disperse or suppress the riot or unlawful assembly. [Chapter 8, Section 154]