Whoever malignantly or wantonly, by doing anything which is illegal, gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause the offence of rioting to be committed, shall, if the offence of rioting is committed in consequence of such provocation, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both; and if the offence of rioting is not committed, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 153 — Wantonly giving provocation, with intent to cause riot. If rioting is committed. If not committed
As in force on 12 November 1993.
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