BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 355 — Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
Replaces IPC Section 510.
Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty-four hours, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both or with community service.
Nearby sections
- 352 Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.
- 353 Statements conducing to public mischief.
- 354 Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure.
- 356 Defamation.
- 357 Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person.
- 358 Repeal and savings.
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