Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to $1,000, or with both.
Section history
Section 358 — Assaulting or using criminal force on grave and sudden provocation
As in force on 17 August 2026.
Explanation.—This section is subject to the same explanation as section 352.