Section 510 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 510 Indian Penal Code

Section 510 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Misconduct in public by a drunken person. It is under CHAPTER XXII (OR CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULTAND ANNOYANCE) of the Code.

Misconduct in public by a drunken person

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.