IPC 510 vs BNS 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Section 510 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 6 words added.
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IPC section 510Misconduct 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
BNS section 355Misconduct 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.
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