Question
Legal Studies Question on Criminal Law
Which of the following offences is true of the offence of affray under the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A
The act of affray must be committed by three persons or more done in a public place.
B
The act of affray must necessarily include violence.
C
The act of affray should result in the disturbance of peace and tranquillity of the locality.
D
The act of affray should always be premeditated.
Answer
The act of affray should result in the disturbance of peace and tranquillity of the locality.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): The act of affray should result in the disturbance of peace and tranquillity of the locality.