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Which of the following statements about section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is incorrect?

Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 149 IPC) imposes liability on members present in the unlawful assembly when an offence satisfies its…

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Which of the following statements about section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is incorrect?

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Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 149 IPC) imposes liability on members present in the unlawful assembly when an offence satisfies its common-object or knowledge limb. It does not require a separate overt act by every member, although membership and the statutory connection to the offence must be proved.

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