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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section punishes an intoxicated person who appears in a…

The conduct described is punishable under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The section allows up to twenty-four hours of simple imprisonment, a fine up to…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section punishes an intoxicated person who appears in a public place and behaves there in a way that annoys another person?

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The conduct described is punishable under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

The section allows up to twenty-four hours of simple imprisonment, a fine up to ₹1,000, both, or community service.

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Option A

Section 352 concerns intentional insult intended or known to be likely to provoke a breach of the peace or another offence.

Option B

Section 353 concerns statements conducing to public mischief.

Option C

Section 354 concerns inducing a person to act or refrain from acting by invoking divine displeasure.

Option D

Section 355 covers an intoxicated person who appears in a public place or a place they trespass by entering and causes annoyance there.

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