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IPC Section 160 - Punishment for committing affray
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of fine is increased from one hundred to one thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 194 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 160 in Simple Words
If someone engages in an affray (public fight or brawl), they can be punished with up to one month in jail, a fine of up to one hundred rupees, or both.
Punishment for committing affray
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committing affray | 1 Month or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Committing affray
Punishment : 1 Month or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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Rakesh Kumar
I was Summoned for 160 IPC as witness,I have sent Medical for 10Days from Heart specialist is this Acceptable
Reply by LawRato
If the summons has been duly served upon the witness and yet the witness fails to appear in court, the Court can issue a warrant for the arrest of the witness. The witness could be taken into custody and remain in custody until the day of the trial.
If a witness fails to appear in court due to a valid reason, such as illness or unavoidable circumstances, the court may consider the reason for the absence and take appropriate action accordingly. The witness or the party who summoned the witness may apply to the court for an adjournment of the hearing, providing evidence of the valid reason for the absence. If the court is satisfied with the explanation, it may grant an adjournment and fix a new date for the hearing.
However, if the court finds that the reason given for the absence is not valid or sufficient, it may proceed by issuing a warrant for the witness's arrest or forfeiting the recognizance, depending on the circumstances of the case.
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