BNS Section 136 – Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person 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 136

BNS Section 136 – Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person otherwise than on grave provocation

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

BNS Section 136 IPC S.355 ✓ Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court
IPC Reference IPC S.355
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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 2 years or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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