Stone throwing

Stone throwing or rock throwing, when it is directed at another person (called stone pelting in India), is often considered a form of criminal battery. In certain political contexts, stone-throwing is considered a form of civil resistance.

For the competition sport, see Stone put. For the execution method, see Stoning and Rajm.

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