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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 136: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

Chapter VI — Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

136. 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.

Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).