Section 355 of BNS : Section 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, after consuming a significant amount of alcohol at a friend's party, decides to walk home. On his way, he enters a public park and starts shouting loudly, using abusive language, and disturbing the peace of families and children present there. Several people in the park feel annoyed and uncomfortable due to Ravi's behavior. Under Section 355 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to twenty-four hours, a fine up to one thousand rupees, both, or community service.

Example 2:

Sunita, heavily intoxicated, stumbles into a private residential complex where she does not reside and has no permission to enter. She starts banging on doors and windows, causing a disturbance and scaring the residents. The residents call the police, and Sunita is arrested for her misconduct. According to Section 355 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sunita can face simple imprisonment for up to twenty-four hours, a fine up to one thousand rupees, both, or community service for her actions.