136. 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.
BNS Section 136: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Section 136 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assault or criminal force on grave provocation. It replaces IPC 358 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 136 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation. | Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 136
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 358: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
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