BNS Section 217 – Misconduct in public by a drunken person | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
Lexolive Bare Acts BNS Section 217

BNS Section 217 – Misconduct in public by a drunken person

Chapter 12: Offences by or Relating to Public Servants  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 217
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 one thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Simple imprisonment up to 24 hours or fine up to Rs 1000 or both.

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