8. Consorting with persons carrying offensive weapons in public places
Feedback & supportAny person who consorts with, or is found in the company of, another person who is carrying or has in his possession or under his control any offensive weapon in contravention of section 6, in circumstances which raise a reasonable presumption that he knew that such other person was carrying or had in his possession or under
offensive weapon
“offensive weapon” includes any instrument which if used as a weapon of offence is likely to cause hurt;
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Offensive Weapons his control any such weapon shall, unless he shall prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that such other person was carrying or had in his possession or under his control any such weapon for a lawful purpose, be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to the like punishment as that other person with whom he was consorting or in whose company he was found.
An offence against this section shall be deemed to be a seizable and non-bailable offence.
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