INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person
355. Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
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.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
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.
Of defamation
Current law India Code — BNS 2023