Section 136 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.