Section 155 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Explained!
Legal Provisions of Section 155 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed:This section deals with the liability of one for whose benefit a riot is committed. It states that whenever a riot is committed for the benefit or on behalf of an owner or occupier of a land or any person claiming any interest in the land, or in the subject of any dispute which gave rise to the riot, or who has accepted or derived any benefit there from, such person shall be punishable with fine, the amount of which has been left to be decided by the court, if he or his agent or manager, had reason to believe that such riot was likely to be committed or the unlawful assembly responsible…