BNS · CHAPTER XIX — Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc.

Section 355. Misconduct in public by a drunken person

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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. Of defamation

Source: India Code