Of Offences Affecting The Human Body
BNS Section 136 - Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
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136. 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