BNS 133 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

133. 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.
Assault  or  criminal  force  in  attempt  to  commit  theft  of  property
carried by a person.

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