Section 133 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 133 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 addresses the offence of assault or the use of criminal force with the intent to dishonour a person, excluding cases where there is grave and sudden provocation.
📜 Text of Section 133
Section 133: Assault or Criminal Force with Intent to Dishonour Person, Otherwise than on Grave Provocation
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 of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both
⚖️ Key Elements of the Offence
Assault or Criminal Force: The act involves physical force or assault directed at another individual.
Intent to Dishonour: The primary motive behind the act is to disgrace or bring shame to the victim
Exclusion of Grave Provocation: If the victim's actions constitute grave and sudden provocation, the offender may not be held liable under this section.
🛡️ Punishment
The punishment for this offence includes:
Imprisonment: A term which may extend to two years.()
Fine: A monetary penalty.(
Both: Imprisonment and fine.
⚖️ Comparison with Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 133 of the BNS is analogous to Section 355 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, which deals with assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person. Both provisions aim to protect individuals from acts intended to disgrace or humiliate them.
🛡️ Purpose and Implications
This provision is designed to safeguard individual dignity by criminalizing acts intended to dishonour others. It establishes a distinction between actions driven by intent to disgrace and those resulting from sudden provocation, ensuring that only deliberate acts of dishonour are penalized.
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