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.