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.
Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour
Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Punishment:
- Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.