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.
IPC Section 358 in BNS: Section 136
Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Section 358 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Assault or criminal force on grave provocation) corresponds to Section 136 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 136 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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