BNS Section 115

Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, deals with the offense of voluntarily causing hurt. It essentially defines and penalizes the act of intentionally or knowingly causing physical harm to another person.

Example:
Vijay throws a stone at Rakesh with the intention to cause him hurt. Vijay is guilty under Section 115.

Key Points in BNS-115
 

1. Definition of "Voluntarily Causing Hurt":
    

   • Act and Intent: A person is said to "voluntarily cause hurt" if they perform an act:
      

     • With the intention of causing hurt to another person.
        

     • With the knowledge that their actions are likely to cause hurt.
        

   • Resulting Injury: The act must actually result in hurt to another person.
      

2. Punishment for Voluntarily Causing Hurt:
    

   • General Punishment: A person who voluntarily causes hurt, except under special circumstances covered by Section 120, faces:
      

     • Imprisonment of either description (rigorous or simple) for a term which may extend to one year.
        

     • A fine which may extend to 10,000.
        

     • Both imprisonment and fine.
        

3. Exception:
    

   • The section makes an exception for cases covered under Section 120(1), which likely deals with special provisions for specific acts of hurt.
      

Summary
 

• Voluntarily Causing Hurt: Involves causing hurt with intent or knowledge, leading to actual injury.
   

• Penalties: Punishment includes up to one year of imprisonment, a fine of up to 10,000, or both, with exceptions under Section 120.

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