IPC § 358 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 358 IPC — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 136 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 136 in full