BNS Section 144 - Assault or Criminal Force with Intent to Dishonour Person

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 to that person.

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Bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“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 to that person.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Assault or criminal force.
  • Intent to dishonour person.
  • No grave and sudden provocation.

Potential Defenses:

  • Grave and sudden provocation.
  • Self-defense.
  • No intent to dishonour.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Assaulting to humiliate, attacking to disgrace, using force to dishonour.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Self-defense, lawful authority, or provoked response.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both

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