No person shall use in any street or public place any threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke breach of peace or whereby a breach of peace may be occasioned.
Section 78: Misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace
Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003State Act of Odisha · Act 8 of 2007
Where this provision sits
| Act | Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section | 78 |
| Marginal note | Misbehaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace |
| Jurisdiction | State of Odisha |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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