Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 133
Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
In one line
BNS Section 133 deals with assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation and replaces IPC 355.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable. | Bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 133
133. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.
Whoever 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.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 133 in the IPC?
BNS Section 133 (Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation) replaces Section 355 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 355 is now BNS 133.
What is the punishment under BNS 133?
Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation – punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is non-cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 133 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 133. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 128 — Force
- BNS 129 — Criminal force
- BNS 130 — Assault
- BNS 131 — Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
- BNS 132 — Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
- BNS 134 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
- BNS 135 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
- BNS 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
- BNS 137 — Kidnapping
- BNS 138 — Abduction