IPC Section 510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person

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