IPC Section 355

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 355

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

Description

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on 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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

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

2 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The person assaulted or to whom criminal force is used

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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