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.
CHAPTER XIX OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT, ANNOYANCE, DEFAMATION, ETC
Section 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Corresponding IPC provision
As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table
Questions on this section
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1. Community service is one of the punishments prescribed under which of the following provisions of the BNS? 1. Section 356(2) (defamation) 2. Section 355 (misconduct in public by a drunken person) 3. Section 351(2) (criminal intimidation) 4. Section 202 (public servant unlawfully engaging in trade) Select the correct answer using the code below.