The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 148 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever is guilty of rioting, being armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment -- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both -- Cognizable -- Bailable -- Triable by Magistrate of the first class -- Non-compoundable.