Section 136 Earlier IPC 358
Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Chapter 6: Offences affecting the human body
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 131.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 130AssaultIPC 351
- 131Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocationIPC 352
- 132Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his dutyIPC 353
- 133Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocationIPC 355
- 134Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a personIPC 356
- 135Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a personIPC 357