Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 11
Offences against the Public Tranquillity
Chapter 11 Overview
This chapter of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on Offences against the Public Tranquillity. It contains 9 sections that provide detailed legal provisions, definitions, procedures, and regulations related to this specific area of law.
Each section within this chapter addresses specific aspects of Offences against the Public Tranquillity, providing clarity on legal requirements, obligations, rights, and procedures. These provisions are designed to ensure proper implementation and understanding of the law in this domain.
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Section 189
Unlawful assembly
Section 190
Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
Section 191
Rioting
Section 192
Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed; if not committed
Section 193
Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place
Section 194
Affray
Section 195
Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.
Section 196
Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
Section 197
Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration