Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Chapter V — IOf Offences Affecting the Human Body
Section 131
Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
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