Section 24. Punishment for registered members of criminal tribe found under suspicious circumstances

24. Punishment for registered members of criminal tribe found under suspicious circumstances. 25. Arrest of registered person found beyond prescribed limits. 24. Whoever, being a registered member of any criminal tribe, is found in any place under such circumstances as to satisfy the Court— (a) that he was about to commit, or aid in the commission of, theft or robbery, or (b) that he was waiting for an opportunity to commit theft or robbery, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.