Waging War:
1. Waging War is explained in Sections 121- 123 in Chapter-VI offences against the State.
2. It is against the Government of India.
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3. Punishment is serious. The wrong-doer shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life and also fine.
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5. The number of persons in Waging War is not mentioned in any where. But it is assumed the number of persons may be from one person to one thousand, or one lakh or so.
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6. Example: Militants of Kashmir, Punjab, Ulfa, etc.
Rioting:
1. Rioting is explained in Sections 146-148 under Chapter-VIII offences against the Public Tranquility.
2. It is against the Public Tranquility.
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3. Punishment is lesser than Waging War, i.e., imprisonment for 2 years or with fine or with both.
4. The purpose is generally private. It is less serious than waging war.
5. The number of persons must be five or more persons.
6. Example: Clashes between two or more different groups.