(2) 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.
Section 194(2) BNS replaces Section 160 IPC for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property offences committed on or after July 1, 2024.
Offence Classification, Punishment and Trial under Section 194 BNS
The statutory classification of the offence under Section 194(2) BNS, as provided in the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), is set out below:
| Section | Section 194(2) BNS |
|---|---|
| Offence | Committing affray. |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both. |
| Cognizable or Non-cognizable | Cognizable. |
| Bailable or Non-bailable | Bailable. |
| By what Court Triable | Any Magistrate. |