Assault legal meaning – Assault legal definition
1. physical attack.
2. inflict bodily harm, it can also be unwanted physical contact in criminal law
3. A violent attack on someone
4. A verbal attack,
5. Words combined with gesture or preparation intending to use criminal force
6. A threat or attempt to commit above action can also be assault.
Assault as a crime
Assault is crime. Section 351 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 makes Assault a criminal offence.
Relevant provisions in India :
Read | Section 294 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 351 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 354 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 354A of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 354B of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 499 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 500 of Indian penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 504 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 506 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
Read | Section 509 of Indian Penal Code, 1860
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