IPC → BNS
IPC Section 323 in BNS
IPC Section 323 corresponds to BNS Section 115 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 323 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 115 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 115 (2) — Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
Drafting note. Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is increased (which may extend to ten thousand rupees).
(1) Whoever does any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person, and does thereby cause hurt to any person, is said “voluntarily to cause hurt”. (2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (1) of section 122 voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 323 in BNS?
IPC Section 323 is BNS Section 115 (2) — Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt.
Has the provision changed?
Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is increased (which may extend to ten thousand rupees).
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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