352. Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. It replaces IPC 504 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 352 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | Insult intended to provoke breach of the peace. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 352
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 504: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
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