BNS Section 198 – Punishment for rioting committed by armed forces member in execution of duty | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 198 – Punishment for rioting committed by armed forces member in execution of duty

Chapter 11: Offences Against the Public Tranquility · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 198 IPC S.152 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.152

Whoever assaults or threatens to assault or obstructs or attempts to obstruct any member of the Executive or Magistracy in the discharge of his duty for the purpose of dispersing an unlawful assembly or of suppressing a riot or affray shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 3 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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