The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 510 is now BNS Section 355
510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person
Old law
IPC §510
510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person
510. 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 ten rupees, or with both.
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BNS §355
355. Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
355. 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 more: BNS §355Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.