Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 136 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 136: Assault or criminal force on grave provocation (Legacy IPC Section 358)

Statutory Classification Details

Assault or use of criminal

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment forforce on grave and suddenone month, or fine of provocation.1,000 rupees, or both