Misconduct in public by a drunken person
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Summary
Appearing intoxicated in a public place, or in a place where entry would be trespass for him, and behaving so as to cause annoyance to any person is an offence. Punishment can be simple imprisonment up to 24 hours, a fine up to Rs 1,000, both, or community service. It applies when the conduct actually annoys someone in that place.
Example
Ravi drinks heavily, goes into a busy public market and shouts at passers-by, causing annoyance. He can be punished with up to 24 hours simple imprisonment, a fine up to Rs 1,000, both, or community service.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, 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.
BNSS Classification
- Simple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both or with community service.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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