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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 133 BNS - Assault or criminal force with intent To dishonour person, otherwise than On grave provocation

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
133 - Assault or criminal force with intent To dishonour person, otherwise than On grave provocation
Old provision
Section 355 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 133 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 355 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 133 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assault or criminal force with intent To dishonour person, otherwise than On grave provocation. Under the old law this was Section 355 of the IPC.

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