Section 358 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.

Of Criminal Force and Assault

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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.