Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Explanation: This section is subject to the same Explanation as section 129.
BNSS Classification
- Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.