BNS Section 194

BNS Section 194: (1) Affray- defined

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 159

Procedural Classification Summary

Committing affray (formerly 160 IPC)

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 month, or fine up to 1,000 rupees, or both

Official Legal Provision / Summary

IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. 194 (2) Punishment for Affray. 160 Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of fine is increased from one hundred to one thousand rupees.