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 160 in BNS: Section 194(2)
Punishment for committing affray
Section 160 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for committing affray) corresponds to Section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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- IPC 159: Affray → BNS 194
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