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

Under section 194(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, two or more people commit affray when their fighting in a public place disturbs the public peace. Section 194(2)…

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

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Under section 194(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, two or more people commit affray when their fighting in a public place disturbs the public peace. Section 194(2) sets the punishment.

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Option A

Section 189(1) defines unlawful assembly.

Option B

Section 191(1) defines rioting.

Option C

Section 194(1) defines affray as fighting by two or more persons in a public place that disturbs the public peace.

Option D

Section 194(2) prescribes punishment for committing affray.

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