Difference between Assault & Affray
Difference between Assault & Affray
- ASSAULT –
- The offense of assault can take place anywhere, i.e, in a public or a private place.
- Assault is  an offense which is committed against an individual.
- The offense of assault is punishable with imprisonment.
- Assault may be committed by one or more individual.
- AFFRAY –
- Affray can be committed either at a public place or a private place.
- It is an offense against the public peace.
- Affray is punishable with imprisonment.
- The offense of affray must be committed by two or more persons.
