Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

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 129.

BNSS Classification

• Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
• Non-cognizable
• Bailable
• Triable by Any Magistrate.