The Indian Penal Code

Force

Criminal force

Assault

Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation

Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Assault of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty

Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe

Voyeurism

Stalking

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

Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Assault or criminal force on grave provocation


Of Criminal Force and Assault


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 two hundred
rupees, or with both.
Explanation.—The last section is subject to the same Explanation as section 352.

LAWGIST

# 358 Assault or criminal force on grave provocation