BNS §355
Misconduct in public by a drunken person
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510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person.—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. CHAPTER XXIII OF ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES
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 or with community service.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 510 modified by BNS 355: fine cap raised from ₹10 to ₹1,000; community-service added.
Old position
IPC 510 is concerned with Misconduct in public by a drunken person. Misconduct in public by a drunken person
New position
BNS 355 modifies the framework. Topic: Misconduct in public by a drunken person. 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
BNS 355 modifies IPC 510. IPC 510 modified by BNS 355: fine cap raised from ₹10 to ₹1,000; community-service added. BNS 355 text: 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...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS-355 reproduces IPC-510's framework on misconduct in public by drunken person character-identically with drafting tidy-up. Punishment levels preserved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 510 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 355 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 355 (Misconduct in public by a drunken person). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §510 → BNS §355 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/bns/355.
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