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In force2021 Revised Edition
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Chapter VIII · Offences Against Public Tranquillity

153. Wantonly 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.

shall -

(0)

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

(b)

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

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Chapter IX

Chapter X

Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences