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.

STATE AMENDMENTS

¹Andhra Pradesh

offence under Section 355 is non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any Magistrate.

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1. Vide Andhra Pradesh Act 3 of 1992, section 2 (w.e.f. 15-2-1992).