Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVI · Section 358

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 two hundred rupees, or with both.

Explanation.—The last section is subject to the same Explanation as section 352. Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour

Judgments on Section 358