Section 136 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Assault or
criminal force
on grave
provocation.

  1. 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 131.