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Chapter VI · Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

136Assault or criminal force on grave provocation

Section 136 · Chapter VI · Of criminal force and assault

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.

ExplanationThis section is subject to the same Explanation as section 131.

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