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SECTION 510 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 510 in Simple Words
If someone, while intoxicated, behaves in a way that annoys others in a public or restricted area, they can be punished with up to 24 hours of simple imprisonment, or a fine up to ten rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearing in a public Place, etc., in a State of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person | Simple Imprisonment for 24 hours or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Appearing in a public Place, etc., in a State of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 24 hours or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Intoxicated persons who appear in public places or enter areas that are illegal for them to do so, and conduct themselves in a way to annoy others, will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to 24 hours or a fine.
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