| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation. | Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
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.