194. (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.
BNS Section 194: Affray
Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with affray. It replaces IPC 159, IPC 160 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 194(2) is cognizable and bailable.
Ask on WhatsApp, free, no signup:
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194(2) | Committing affray. | Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 194
IPC sections replaced
Ask CaseMinister about BNS 194
Your 24×7 legal assistant on WhatsApp answers with the judgments that apply, in English or Hindi. No signup needed.