BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 194 — Affray.
Replaces IPC Section 159, IPC Section 160.
(1) When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray. (2) Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 191 Rioting.
- 192 Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed; if not committed.
- 193 Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place.
- 195 Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.
- 196 Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.
- 197 Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration.
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