The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 358 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Simple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 200 rupees, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Compoundable by the person assaulted or to whom criminal force is used.