Penal Code · s 153

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s 153Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot

Whoever malignantly or wantonly by doing anything which is illegal gives provocatinnany person, inteffdrng or knowing ittebelikely that such provocation will cause the offence of rioting to be committed.

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if the offence of rioting is committed in consequence of such provocation, be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years. fine or both; and

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if the offence of rioting is not committed, with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, fine or both.