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.
IPC Section 159 in BNS: Section 194
Affray
Section 159 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Affray) corresponds to Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 194(2) is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 194
Full BNS Section 194 and every IPC section it replaced →
Other IPC sections now in BNS 194
- IPC 160: Punishment for committing affray → BNS 194(2)
Ask CaseMinister about IPC 159 / BNS 194
Your 24×7 legal assistant on WhatsApp answers with the judgments that apply, in English or Hindi. No signup needed.