BNS Section 177 - Armed Riot

Every member of an unlawful assembly, who at the time of committing the offence of rioting, is armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, shall be punished.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Every member of an unlawful assembly, who at the time of committing the offence of rioting, is armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, shall be punished.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Member of unlawful assembly.
  • Committing rioting.
  • Armed with deadly weapon.

Potential Defenses:

  • Not a member of assembly.
  • Weapon not deadly.
  • Lawful possession.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Rioting with knives, sticks, or any weapons, armed mob violence.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Peaceful assembly, lawful possession of weapons, or self-defense.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 5 years, and Fine

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