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Which listed section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 uses the word wantonly?

Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 153 IPC) uses wantonly, alongside malignantly, for unlawful provocation given with intent or knowledge…

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Which listed section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 uses the word wantonly?

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Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 153 IPC) uses wantonly, alongside malignantly, for unlawful provocation given with intent or knowledge that rioting is likely. It prescribes different punishment depending on whether a riot follows. The listed sections 274, 206 and 196 concern other offences.

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