Section 160: Punishment for committing affray

Q: What does Section 160 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 160 IPC pertains to "Punishment for committing affray". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 160 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for committing affray. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 160 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 160 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 160 IPC?

धारा 160 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 160 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 160 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for committing affray. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 160 IPC?

Dhara 160 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 160 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 160 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for committing affray. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 160 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 160, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 160 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter VIIIO — f Offences against the Public Tranquillity

Section 160

Punishment for committing affray

Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees, or with both.