IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 335 IPC

Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation

Offence

Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to four years, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: four years.
  • Fine: two thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 335 IPC

Section 335 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to four years, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

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