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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wantonly giving provocation by an illegal…

Section 192 covers provocation given malignantly or wantonly through an illegal act where the person intends or knows that rioting is likely to result. The section…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wantonly giving provocation by an illegal act with intent to cause a riot or knowledge that a riot is likely?

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Section 192 covers provocation given malignantly or wantonly through an illegal act where the person intends or knows that rioting is likely to result.

The section distinguishes whether rioting occurs as a result of the provocation.

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Option A

Section 274 concerns adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.

Option B

Section 206 concerns absconding to avoid service of summons or other process.

Option C

Section 192 addresses malignant or wanton provocation by an illegal act intended or known to be likely to cause rioting.

Option D

Section 180 concerns possession of specified forged or counterfeit items, such as coin and currency notes.

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