| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 133 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.
Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.