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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 352 IPC Modified Fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees .

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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