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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 194(2) BNS - Affray-defined — clause (2)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
194(2) - Affray-defined — clause (2)
Old provision
Section 160 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 194(2) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 160 IPC Modified Section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of fine is increased from one hundred to one thousand rupees.

Section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with affray-defined — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 160 of the IPC.

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