According to Section 504:– Whoever intentionally insults, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Insult intended to provoke breach of the peace | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both | Non-Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Any Magistrate | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
504 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and HC)
| Vikram Johar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 26 April, 2019 |
| Fiona Shrikhande vs State Of Maharashtra & Anr on 22 August, 2013 |
| Bhimanna vs State Of Karnataka on 4 September, 2012 |
| Dr. Monica Kumar & Anr vs State Of U. P. & Ors on 27 May, 2008 |
| Naresh vs The State Of Uttarakhand on 25 April, 2018 |
| Rashmi Chopra vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 30 April, 2019 |
| Ishwar Pratap Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh Home on 28 November, 2017 |
| Ahsan vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 29 August, 2017 |
| Mahadev Prasad Kaushik vs State Of U.P. & Anr on 17 October, 2008 |
| Md.Ibrahim & Ors vs State Of Bihar & Anr on 4 September, 2009 |
FAQs on Section 504 – Insult Intended to Provoke Breach of the Peace
Section 504 deals with intentional insults aimed at provoking someone, with the intention or knowledge that it is likely to cause the person to break the public peace or commit another offense.
The punishment for an offence under Section 504 can include imprisonment for a term that may extend up to two years, or a fine, or both.
The offence under Section 504 is classified as a non-cognizable offence. This means that the police cannot make an arrest without a warrant and require a court’s permission to initiate an investigation.
The offence under Section 504 is bailable, which means that the accused can apply for bail, and the court may grant bail depending on the circumstances of the case.
Read also:- IPC Section 489C: Possession of forged or counterfeit currency notes or bank notes
IPC Section 504: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace,IPC Section 504: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
