Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
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Summary
If someone takes part in a riot while armed with a deadly weapon or anything that could be used to cause death, they face criminal punishment. The offence applies when the person is actively rioting and is carrying such a weapon. Penalty can be imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both.
Example
Ravi joins a mob that starts fighting and carries a large knife. Because he was rioting while armed with a deadly weapon, he can be sentenced to up to three years in jail, or fined, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever is guilty of rioting, being armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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