Section 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 326 of the IPC.
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Section 118(2) BNS - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 118(2) - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous Hurt by dangerous weapons or means — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 326 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 118(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 326 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. Mandatory minimum imprisonment for one year is added. |
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