Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Section 194 :
Affray :
(See section 159, 160 of IPC 1860)
Section : 194(2)
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Committing affray
Punishment : Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1000 rupees or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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(1) When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray.
(2) Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
