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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 136 BNS - Assault or criminal force on grave Provocation

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
136 - Assault or criminal force on grave Provocation
Old provision
Section 358 IPC
Punishment
Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 136 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 358 IPC Modified Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees .

Section 136 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assault or criminal force on grave Provocation. Under the old law this was Section 358 of the IPC.

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