| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 22 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any 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.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Appearing in a public place, etc., in a state of intoxication and causing annoyance to any person | Simple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 10 rupees or both | Non-Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Any Magistrate | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |