IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 358. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

358. 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 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

Source: India Code