SECTION 510 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Last Updated: 01 May, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 510
According to section 510 of Indian penal code, 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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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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
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What offence is defined under IPC 510?
IPC 510 Offence: Appearing in a public Place, etc., in a State of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person.
What is the punishment for IPC 510 Case?
The punishment for IPC 510 is Simple Imprisonment for 24 hours or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 510 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 510 is a Non-Cognizable.
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Is IPC 510 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 510 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 510 be tried?
IPC 510 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.