Section 146 of IPC : Section 146: Rioting

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A group of 20 people gathers in a public park to protest against a new government policy. Initially, the protest is peaceful. However, some members of the group start breaking park benches and throwing stones at the police officers present. Despite not all members participating in the violence, the entire group is considered an unlawful assembly. Under Section 146 of the Indian Penal Code, every member of this group can be charged with rioting because force and violence were used by some members in pursuit of the group's common objective.

Example 2:

During a local election, supporters of two rival candidates clash in a marketplace. One group, consisting of 15 people, starts attacking the supporters of the other candidate with sticks and stones. The violence escalates, causing injuries and damage to nearby shops. Even if some members of the attacking group did not personally engage in the violence, they can all be charged with rioting under Section 146 of the Indian Penal Code, as the violence was used by members of the group in furtherance of their common objective.