IPC
IPC Section 153 - Wantonly Giving Provocation With Intent To Cause Riot
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.
IPC Section 153: Explained in Simple Terms
If someone intentionally provokes people to start a riot; through speech, writing, signs, or other means, they shall be punished with up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.
If riots are not committed then, the imprisonment for up to 6 months, with a fine, or with both.
Key Details of IPC Section 153:
| Offence | Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed; if not committed |
|---|---|
| Punishment | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both; If riots not committed, imprisonment up to six months or fine, or both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bailable or Not | Bailable |
| Triable By | If rioting committed: Triable by magistrate; If not committed: Triable by first class magistrate |
| Compoundable Offences Nature | Not compoundable |
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