Ofoffences Againstthe Public Tranquillity

IPC Section 147 - Punishment for rioting

Section number147
Chapter8 - Ofoffences Againstthe Public Tranquillity
Related BNS section191
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IPC Section 147 deals with punishment for rioting.

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147. Punishment for rioting. Whoever is guilty of rioting, shall be punished with imprisonment of

either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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