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Under section 189(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of people…

Five is the statutory minimum for an unlawful assembly. Section 189(1)(c) lists committing an offence as one of the common objects that can make the assembly unlawful.

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Under section 189(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of people required for an unlawful assembly if they share the object of committing an offence?

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Five is the statutory minimum for an unlawful assembly.

Section 189(1)(c) lists committing an offence as one of the common objects that can make the assembly unlawful.

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Option A

A group of ten meets the threshold, which begins at five.

Option B

Three falls short of the minimum of five.

Option C

Two falls short of the minimum of five.

Option D

Five is the minimum number under section 189(1).

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