Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (1). Under the old law this was Section 324 of the IPC.
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Section 118(1) BNS - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (1)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 118(1) - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (1)
- Old provision
- Section 324 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine of 20,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 118(1) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 324 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS. Fine is increased which may extend to twenty thousand rupees and words “'grievous hurt” are added in heading. |
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