Indian Penal Code, 1860
154. Owner
or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held
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 fine not exceeding
one thousand rupees, if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offence
is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be
committed, do not give the earliest notice thereof in his or their power to the
principal officer at the nearest police-station, and do not, in the case of his
or their having reason to believe that it was about to be committed, use all
lawful means in his or their power to prevent it, and, in the event of its
taking place, do not use all lawful means in his or their power to disperse or
suppress the riot or unlawful assembly.