Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 136
Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
In one line
BNS Section 136 deals with assault or criminal force on grave provocation and replaces IPC 358.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation. | Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 1,000 rupees, 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 136
136. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
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.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 358 → BNS 136: Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 136 in the IPC?
BNS Section 136 (Assault or criminal force on grave provocation) replaces Section 358 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 358 is now BNS 136.
What is the punishment under BNS 136?
Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation – punishable 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. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is non-cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 136 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 136. 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 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 133 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
- 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 137 — Kidnapping
- BNS 138 — Abduction
- BNS 139 — Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
- BNS 140 — Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc
- BNS 141 — Importation of girl or boy from foreign country