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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter VIII · Offences Against the Public Tranquility
153. Wantonly giving provocation, with intent to cause riot
Feedback & supportWhoever 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
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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 six months or with fine or with both.