# The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person

- Act: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bns/section/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 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.

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