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Affray: IPC 160 vs BNS 204 — 50x Fine Increase
Public brawling laws updated with a much higher financial deterrent in BNS 204. Fine increased 50-fold from ₹100 to ₹5,000.
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Affray deals with low-level public disorder. While the maximum jail time (1 month) is preserved from the IPC, the BNS acknowledges that a ₹100 fine was inadequate in modern times. By raising it to ₹5,000, the law provides a more meaningful deterrent.
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Public brawling laws updated with a much higher financial deterrent in BNS 204. Fine increased 50-fold from ₹100 to ₹5,000.
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