192. Whoever malignantly, or wantonly by doing anything which is illegal, gives provocation to any person intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause the offence of rioting to be committed, shall, if the offence of rioting be committed in consequence of such provocation, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both; and if the offence of rioting be not committed, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 192: Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot- if rioting be committed; if not committed
Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot- if rioting be committed; if not committed. It replaces IPC 153 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 192 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, if rioting be committed. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| 192 | If not committed. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 192
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 153: Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed; if not committed
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