BNS · CHAPTER VI — Of Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 136. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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

Source: India Code