What is the BNS Section 131 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 131 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 352. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 131 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 131 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 131 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 131 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 131 BNS?

Cases under Section 131 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 131 BNS?

Section 131 BNS deals with 'Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 131

BNS Section 131: Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 131?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 131 BNS is: Imprisonment for 3 months,otherwise than on graveor fine of 1,000 rupees, provocation.or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 352

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 131 deals with the legal rules and penalties for ASSAULT. In simple terms: Making a gesture or preparation that makes someone reasonably fear that you are about to use physical violence against them.

Real-World Scenario

"Raising your fist and taking a step towards someone as if you are about to strike them."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Assault or criminal force

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months,otherwise than on graveor fine of 1,000 rupees, provocation.or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees.

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