Section 355 BNS: Misconduct In Public By A Drunken Person

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Section 355 BNS

Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty-four hours, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both or with community service.

READ OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER XIX — OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT, ANNOYANCE, DEFAMATION, ETC.

Section No.	Section Title
351	Criminal intimidation.
352	Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.
353	Statements conducing to public mischief.
354	Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure.
355	Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
	Of Defamation
356	Defamation.
	Of Breach Of Contract To Attend On And Supply Wants Of Helpless Person
357	Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person.

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FAQs of BNS Section 355

355 BNS punishment and fine

Punishment and fine under Section 355 of the BNS: Simple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both or with community service.
355 BNS cognizable or not

The offence under Section 355 of the BNS is non-cognizable.
355 BNS bailable or not

The offence under Section 355 of the BNS is bailable.
355 BNS trial court

Offence specified in Section 355 of the BNS is triable by any Magistrate.

Important Points

Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.

Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.

Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).