Section 196 of BNS : Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, posts a series of inflammatory messages on social media targeting a particular religious community. He accuses them of being responsible for various social issues and urges others to boycott their businesses. His posts go viral, leading to widespread anger and protests from the targeted community. The police arrest Ravi under Section 196 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for promoting enmity between different religious groups and disturbing public tranquility.

Example 2:

During a public rally in Mumbai, a political leader delivers a speech where he blames people from a specific state for taking away jobs from the local population. He uses derogatory language and encourages the crowd to take action against these migrants. The speech incites violence, and sev...

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