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IPC Section 148 - Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.)
Please refer to BNS 191 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 148 in Simple Words
If someone takes part in a riot while being armed with a deadly weapon or anything likely to cause death, they can be punished with up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.
Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rioting armed with deadly Weapon | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Rioting armed with deadly Weapon
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What is Section 148 law?
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Is 147 IPC bailable or not?
Section 147, Indian Penal Code, allows for the punishment of Rioting to be either a fine or a period of imprisonment that does not exceed two year. The Section 147 offence is Bailable and Cognizable.
