| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194(2) Committing affray. | Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 194 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Affray.
Affray.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
(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.