Section 136 BNS or Section 136 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita talks about “Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.“
Section 136 of BNS is part of CHAPTER VI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act
Definition of Section 136 BNS
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Explanation.—This section is subject to the same Explanation as section 131. Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour
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