Which of the following is not essential for the, 'offence of the Riot'?
Verified Answer
A. Disturbing public peace at a public place
B. Unlawful assembly of five or more persons
C. Unlawful assembly having common object as mentioned in section 141 I.P.C.
D. Accused being a member of such unlawful assembly
Explanation:
Section 146 of the Indian Penal Code defines rioting as the use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly (five or more persons with a common object) or any member thereof, in prosecution of the common object. While rioting often disturbs public peace, the definition itself does not explicitly require it to occur in a 'public place' or specifically 'disturb public peace' as an essential element.