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IPC Section 510 - Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Fine is increased from ten rupees to one thousand, or with community service is added.)
Please refer to BNS 355 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
Misconduct in public by a drunken person
| 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
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