Quick Navigation

Section 136 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

136. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.

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.

Related Sections

Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
Section 317: Stolen property
Section 127: Wrongful confinement
Section 324: Mischief
Section 34: Things done in private defence

Related Acts

Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 2023
Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Act, 2018

* Only for reference.