Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter VI: Of Offences Affecting the Human Body · Of criminal force and assault
Section 136: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
In plain words
Assault or criminal force on grave and sudden provocation from the victim is punishable with simple imprisonment up to one month, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
- The same limits on what counts as provocation apply as in section 131.
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Official text
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.
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