Section 194 BNS: Affray

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Section 194 BNS

194(1) BNS

When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray.

194(2) BNS

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 thousand rupees, or with both.

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Section No.	Section Title
189	Unlawful assembly.
190	Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.
191	Rioting.
192	Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed; if not committed.
193	Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place.
194	Affray.
195	Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.
196	Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.
197	Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration.

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FAQs of BNS Section 194

194 BNS punishment and fine

Punishment and fine under Section 194(2) of the BNS: Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
194 BNS cognizable or not

The offence under Section 194 of the BNS is cognizable.
194 BNS bailable or not

The offence under Section 194 of the BNS is bailable.
194 BNS trial court

Offence specified in Section 194 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).