IPC → BNS
IPC Section 358 in BNS
IPC Section 358 corresponds to BNS Section 136 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 358 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 136 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Drafting note. Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 358 in BNS?
IPC Section 358 is BNS Section 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
Has the provision changed?
Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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