IPC 355 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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