133. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 133: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave
Section 133 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave. It replaces IPC 355 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 133 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 133
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 355: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave
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