Section 122(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with voluntarily causing provocation hurt On — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 335 of the IPC.
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Section 122(2) BNS - Voluntarily causing provocation hurt On — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 122(2) - Voluntarily causing provocation hurt On — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 335 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine of 10,000 rupees,
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 122(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 335 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from four to five years and fine is increased from two thousand to ten thousand rupees. |
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