Section 93: Misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace

Q: What does Section 93 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) deal with?

Section 93 TDPA pertains to "Misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace". It is part of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 93 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 93 TDPA still in force?

Yes, Section 93 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 93 TDPA?

धारा 93 TDPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 93 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. Section 93 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 93 TDPA?

Dhara 93 TDPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 93 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 93 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 93 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 93, The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Delhi Police Act, 1978, § 93 (India).

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The Delhi Police Act, 1978

Chapter XO — ffences and punishments

Section 93

Misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace

No person shall use in any street or public place any threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace or whereby a breach of the peace may be occasioned.