Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 355:
Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor person, otherwise than on grave provocation:
(See section 133 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine , or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person assaulted or to whom criminal force is used.
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonor that person, otherwise than or 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.
