BNS Section 136: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 358
Procedural Classification Summary
Assault or use of criminal
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Simple imprisonment forforce on grave and suddenone month, or fine of provocation.1,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.