BNS Section 197 – Rioting armed with deadly weapon
Chapter 11: Offences Against the Public Tranquility ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 197
IPC S.148
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever is guilty of rioting being armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which used as a weapon of offence is likely to cause death 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.
