Section 352 of BNS : Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh are neighbors who have had a long-standing feud over a property boundary. One day, Ravi, in a fit of anger, stands outside Suresh's house and loudly calls him a thief and a liar in front of other neighbors. Ravi knows that Suresh has a short temper and is likely to react violently. Suresh, provoked by the insult, comes out and starts a physical fight with Ravi, disturbing the peace in the neighborhood. Under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be charged for intentionally insulting Suresh with the intent to provoke a breach of peace.

Example 2:

Priya and Anjali are colleagues at an office. Priya, who is jealous of Anjali's recent promotion, starts spreading false rumors about Anjali's personal life, calling her derogatory names and questioning her character in front of other colleagues. Priya knows that Anjali is sensitive about her reputation and is likely to confront her aggressively. Anjali, unable to tolerate the continuous insults, confronts Priya in the office, leading to a heated argument that disrupts the workplace environment. Priya can be charged under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for intentionally insulting Anjali with the intent to provoke a breach of peace.