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 for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 355 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation
As in force on 1 April 2015.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 April 2015 You are here
- 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 355]