BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
Replaces IPC Section 358.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Explanation.—This section is subject to the same Explanation as section 131.
Nearby sections
- 133 Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.
- 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.
- 137 Kidnapping.
- 138 Abduction.
- 139 Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging.
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