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Which offence does section 191 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 define by the use of force or…

Section 191 makes every member of the unlawful assembly guilty of rioting when the assembly or any member uses force or violence in pursuit of its common object.

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Which offence does section 191 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 define by the use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly or any member in pursuit of its common object?

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Section 191 makes every member of the unlawful assembly guilty of rioting when the assembly or any member uses force or violence in pursuit of its common object.

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Option A

Use of force or violence in pursuit of the unlawful assembly’s common object is the defining element of rioting.

Option B

Assault concerns a gesture or preparation causing apprehension of imminent criminal force.

Option C

Affray involves fighting in a public place that disturbs the public peace.

Option D

Criminal intimidation concerns specified threats made with the requisite intent.

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