Section 265 - Punishment for assault or criminal force without provocation.

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to a person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished-

(a) with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both; and

(b) if grievous hurt is caused to any person by such assault or criminal force with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.