122. (1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
(2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Explanation.- This section is subject to the same proviso as Exception 1 of section 101.
Section 121 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
Section 122 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation
Section 123 Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence
Section 124 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc
Section 125 Act endangering life or personal safety of others
Section 126 Wrongful restraint