Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with misconduct in public by a drunken person. It replaces IPC 510 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 355 is non-cognizable and bailable.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | Appearing in a public place, etc., in a state of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person. | Simple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both or with community service. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
355. 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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