Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
VI · Section 136

Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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. Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour

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