Question
Legal Studies Question on Administrative Law
Which of the following constitutes an offence of Rioting under BNS, 2023?
A
Use of force or violence by two persons to prosecute a common object.
B
Use of force or violence by five or more persons.
C
An unlawful gathering of five or more persons.
D
A single individual causing public disturbance.
Answer
Use of force or violence by five or more persons.
Explanation
Solution
Rioting under the BNS, 2023 refers to the use of force or violence by five or more persons to achieve a common objective. An unlawful gathering or a single individual causing a disturbance does not constitute rioting.