BNS Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.—Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Non-cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

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