Section 136 BNS| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Section 136 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

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. Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour