BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 133 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.
Replaces IPC Section 355.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 130 Assault.
- 131 Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation.
- 132 Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.
- 134 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.
- 135 Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.
- 136 Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
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