Punishment for offence of rioting is____________________?
Correct answer: C. Two years
- A. One year
- B. Three years
- C. Two years
- D. None of these
Explanation
Under section 147 PPC, rioting is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term that may extend to two years, or with fine, or both. Two years is the maximum term, not an automatic sentence in every case.
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