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

Under section 194(1), two or more people commit affray if they fight in a public place and disturb public peace. Subsection (2) sets out punishment.

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

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Under section 194(1), two or more people commit affray if they fight in a public place and disturb public peace. Subsection (2) sets out punishment.

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Option A

Section 194(1) defines affray.

Option B

Section 194(2) prescribes punishment for affray.

Option C

Section 191(2) prescribes punishment for rioting.

Option D

Section 191(3) concerns rioting while armed with a deadly weapon or anything likely to cause death when used as a weapon.

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