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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines affray?

The correct answer is “Section 194(1)”. Affray occurs when two or more persons fight in a public place and disturb the public peace. Section 191(1) defines rioting by an…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines affray?

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The correct answer is “Section 194(1)”. Affray occurs when two or more persons fight in a public place and disturb the public peace. Section 191(1) defines rioting by an unlawful assembly or its member using force or violence in pursuit of the common object.

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Affray occurs when two or more persons fight in a public place and disturb the public peace.

Option B

Section 191(1) defines rioting by an unlawful assembly or its member using force or violence in pursuit of the common object.

Option C

Section 193(1) concerns an owner or occupier’s duties in relation to an unlawful assembly or riot.

Option D

Section 195(1) addresses specified interference with a public servant suppressing a riot, affray or unlawful assembly.

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