BNS Section 134 – Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
Lexolive Bare Acts BNS Section 134

BNS Section 134 – Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation

Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 134 IPC S.352 ✓ Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court
IPC Reference IPC S.352
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any 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 three months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 3 months or fine up to Rs 1000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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