BNS Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 504
Procedural Classification Summary
Insult intended to provoke
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,breach of the peace.or fine, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Words “in any manner” are added.