Section 193 of BNS : Section 193: Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Mr. Sharma owns a large plot of land on the outskirts of Delhi. One day, a group of people gathers on his land to protest against a local government decision. The protest quickly turns violent, and a riot ensues. Mr. Sharma's manager, Mr. Verma, was aware that the protest was likely to turn violent but did not inform the police or take any steps to prevent the riot. Under Section 193 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Mr. Sharma and Mr. Verma could be fined up to one thousand rupees for failing to notify the authorities and not taking lawful measures to prevent or suppress the riot.

Example 2:

Ms. Gupta is the owner of a factory in Mumbai. There is a dispute between two labor unions over working conditions, and tensions are high. Ms. Gupta's agent, Mr. Singh, knows that a confrontation is likely to occur on the factory premises. Despite this, he does not inform the police or take any steps to prevent the assembly. A riot breaks out, causing significant damage to the factory. Under Section 193, both Ms. Gupta and Mr. Singh could be fined for not using all lawful means to prevent the riot and for failing to notify the nearest police station about the potential for violence.