Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 355

BNS 355: earlier IPC 510

Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 510 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 355 deals with misconduct in public by a drunken person. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 355 was IPC 510.

Misconduct in public by a drunken person.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XXII
s. 510
Misconduct in public by a drunken person
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 ten rupees, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIX
s. 355
Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 510
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentSimple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 10 rupees, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 510 IPCBNS 355 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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