IPC Section 148 — Rioting, armed with deadly weapon

offences against the public tranquillity

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both”

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.

Referred to by

Related Judgments

  • Shri Jagdish Balu Gaikar & Ors. vs The State of Maharashtra & Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2015)
  • THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH vs SUBHASH @ PAPPU — Supreme Court of India (2022)
  • SOMON vs STATE OF KERALA — Supreme Court of India (2008)
  • JAI DEV vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB — Supreme Court of India (1962)
  • JALPAT RAI & ORS. vs STATE OF HARYANA — Supreme Court of India (2011)
  • NITYA NAND vs STATE OF U.P. & ANR — Supreme Court of India (2024)

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