IPC Section 148 — Rioting, armed with deadly weapon

offences against the public tranquillity

Criminal

Summary

If a person takes part in a riot while carrying a deadly weapon, or any object that could cause death if used as a weapon, they can be punished. The punishment may be imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Official Text

Whoever 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.

Related Judgments

  • RAVISHWAR MANJHI & ORS v. STATE OF JHARKHAND 427 — Supreme Court of India (2008)
  • CRL A/983/1998 — Madras High Court (1998)
  • 2.Ramar : Appellants/Accused 1 and 3 vs State by — Madras High Court ()
  • S.C.R. 85 SANGEET & ANR v. STATE OF HARYANA — Supreme Court of India (2012)
  • CRP NPD/386/2003 — Madras High Court (2003)
  • GTC INDUSTRIES LTD v. COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL EXCISE, NEW DELHI JULY 22, 1997 — Supreme Court of India (S)
  • SC (2024) Vol.9 p.37 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • GOTTIPULLA v. A. P. STATE — Supreme Court of India (1970)

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