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IPC Section 160 - Punishment For Committing Affray

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Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees, or with both.

IPC Section 160 : Explained in Simple Terms

If someone fights or quarrels loudly in a public place, like on the road, in a market, or a park, and disturbs the public peace they shall be jailed for up to one month, or fined up to one hundred or both.

Key details of the IPC section 160

Offense

Affray

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 1 month or fine or both

Cognizance

Cognizable

Bail

IPC Section 160 is classified as a non-bailable offense.

Triable

Any magistrate

Compoundable

Non-compoundable

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