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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes an intoxicated person who appears in a…

Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies when an intoxicated person appears in public or at a place they trespass by entering and behaves there in a way that…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes an intoxicated person who appears in a public place and behaves there in a way that causes annoyance to someone?

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Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies when an intoxicated person appears in public or at a place they trespass by entering and behaves there in a way that causes annoyance.

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 addresses intentional insult with the specified intent or knowledge of likely provocation.

Option B

Section 353 addresses statements conducing to public mischief.

Option C

Section 354 addresses inducing conduct by making someone believe they will incur divine displeasure.

Option D

Section 355 addresses the conduct described and also covers a place the intoxicated person trespasses by entering.

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