GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -As provided under Section 146 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, a riot is simply an unlawful assembly in a particular state of activity, that activity being accompanied by the use of force or violence.

Detailed explanation-2: -An unlawful assembly is said to commit riot whenever “force” or “violence” is used by that assembly or by any member thereof, in prosecution of the common object of such assembly, and every member of such assembly is made liable for that use of force or violence under the provisions of Section 146, Penal Code.

Detailed explanation-3: -Whenever force or violence is used by an unlawful assembly, or by any member thereof, in prosecution of the common object of such assembly, every member of such assembly is guilty of the offence of rioting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like an unlawful assembly, a riot involves a gathering of persons for an illegal purpose. In contrast to an unlawful assembly, however, a riot involves violence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Essentials of the offence of rioting: The accused persons must be five or more in number and form an unlawful assembly; 2. The accused must be animated by a common object; and 3. The force or violence must be used by the unlawful assembly or any member thereof in the prosecution of common object.