Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for assault or criminal Force otherwise than on grave Provocation. Under the old law this was Section 352 of the IPC.
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Section 131 BNS - Punishment for assault or criminal Force otherwise than on grave Provocation
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 131 - Punishment for assault or criminal Force otherwise than on grave Provocation
- Old provision
- Section 352 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 131 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 352 IPC | Modified | Fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees . |
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