BNS Section 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 19: Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc
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355. 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.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 351. Criminal intimidation
- 352. Intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace
- 353. Statements conducing to public mischief
- 354. Act caused by inducing a person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure
- 356. Defamation
- 357. Breach of contract to attend on and supply the wants of a helpless person