Assault:
1. Sec. 351 defines “Assault”.
2. The number of accused may be one or more.
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3. The offence of Assault is included in Chapter-XVI “Offences relating to human body”.
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4. There is no physical contact.
5. Punishment: 3 Months or fine upto Rs. 500/- or with both. (Sec. 352).
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6. Assault is concerned with the accused and victim
7. It is lighter offence compared with Rioting.
8. Illustrations: [write illustrations of Sec.35 & case-laws
Rioting:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
1. Sec. 146 defines “Rioting”.
2. The number of accused must be five or more persons. It is an unlawful assembly.
3. The offence of Rioting is included in Chapter- VIII “Offences against the Public Tranquility”.
4. There is physical contact with violence.
5. Punishment: Two years or with fine or both. (Sec. 147).
6. Rioting is concerned with the public peace.
7. It is serious offence than assault.
8. Illustrations: [write case-laws pertaining to Rioting]