The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 16 — Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 355: 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.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.