BNS Section 196 – Punishment for rioting
Chapter 11: Offences Against the Public Tranquility ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 196
IPC S.147
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
