Section 355 · Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
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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.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 2 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Compoundable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
Some states have amended the classification of this section. The central position is shown here.
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 355BNS 133
133. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation.
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