Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor person, otherwise than on grave provocation
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Summary
Assault or use of criminal force done with the intention of dishonouring a person is an offence, unless the victim gave grave and sudden provocation. It is punishable with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Ravi publicly shoves Priya after calling her family names to shame her. Priya did not give any grave and sudden provocation, so Ravi can be prosecuted and may face up to two years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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