Indian Penal Code, 1860
Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.—
Section
358
Punishment
Imprisonment up to One Month(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate
Bare Act Text
358. 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 two hundred rupees, or with both.Explanation.—The last section is subject to the same Explanation as section 352.
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