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BNS Section 194

Affray

(1) When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray.

(2) Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.


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Key Points :
 

  1. Definition of Affray:
     

    • An affray occurs when two or more people fight in a public place, disturbing the public peace.
       

    • It is a public disorder offense, meaning it involves a disturbance that impacts the public.
       

  2. Public Place Requirement:
     

    • The fight must take place in a public area, such as streets, parks, or any place where the general public has access. Private disputes in closed areas do not fall under affray.
       

  3. Disturbance of Public Peace:
     

    • The fight must result in a disturbance of the peace and order in the surrounding environment. This means the act should affect bystanders or disrupt normal public activity.
       

  4. Punishment for Affray:
     

    • Those found guilty of committing an affray can face:
       

      • Imprisonment of up to one month.
         

      • A fine of up to 1,000 rupees.
         

      • Or both imprisonment and a fine, depending on the severity of the disturbance.


Offence : Committing affray.


Punishment : Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.




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