Voluntarily causing hurt
What this section does
Defines 'voluntarily causing hurt' as doing an act with the intention or knowledge of likely causing hurt, and actually causing hurt thereby. It also prescribes punishment for voluntarily causing hurt (except in cases covered by s.122(1)).
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Quick reference
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹10,000, or both.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Cognizable
- Depends
- Bailable
- Yes
- Compoundable
- Yes
Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)
- The accused did an act with intention to cause hurt to any person, or with knowledge that the act was likely to cause hurt
- The act actually caused hurt to any person
- The case is not covered by s.122(1) (hurt on grave and sudden provocation)
Practitioner note
The punishment provision in s.115(2) excludes cases falling under s.122(1) (provocation). Cognizability may depend on the specific facts and applicable schedule entries.
- IPC Section 323 — Voluntarily causing hurt — punishment
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 115, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 115 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.