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SECTION 358 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Fine is increased from two hundred to one thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 136 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 358 in Simple Words
Section 358 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone assaults or uses criminal force against another person due to a serious and sudden provocation, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to one month or a fine of up to two hundred rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation | Simple Imprisonment for 1 Month or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 1 Month or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Section 356 of the IPC?
Anyone who assaults, uses criminal force, or attempts to steal property from a person while that person is wearing or carrying it, will be punished by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine.
What is grave provocation?
Both the suddenness and graveness of a provocation must be present at the same time. It means that the provocation has to be both grave and sudden. 5 Oct 2022
Which IPC section is for beating a person?
IPC Section 352 - Punishment of assault or criminal force without grave provocation
