Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with rioting-Offence defined — clause (3). Under the old law this was Section 148 of the IPC.
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Section 191(3) BNS - Rioting-Offence defined — clause (3)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 191(3) - Rioting-Offence defined — clause (3)
- Old provision
- Section 148 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 191(3) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 148 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS, sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years. |
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