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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 can make a landowner liable for specified…

Section 193(1) provides for a fine where the landholder or their agent or manager fails to take the steps the provision requires in connection with an unlawful assembly or…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 can make a landowner liable for specified omissions by their agent or manager when an unlawful assembly or riot takes place on the land?

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Section 193(1) provides for a fine where the landholder or their agent or manager fails to take the steps the provision requires in connection with an unlawful assembly or riot on the land. The provision sets out notice to police and lawful prevention or suppression duties, with knowledge or reason to believe as specified.

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Option A

Section 61 concerns criminal conspiracy.

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Section 147 concerns waging, attempting to wage or abetting war against the Government of India.

Option C

Section 193(1) provides for liability when the landowner or their agent or manager fails to take the steps the provision requires.

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Section 194(1) defines affray.

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