What is the punishement for beating someone

396 votes

Under section 323 of IPC punishment of voluntary causing hurt to someone is imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

LawRato LawRato

829 votes

The offence of "beating someone" falls under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). According to Section 323 IPC, the punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to someone is imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

A key point to remember is that the severity of the punishment can depend on various factors such as the nature and extent of the harm caused, the intent behind the act, and the circumstances of the case. The court may take into consideration all relevant factors before deciding the appropriate punishment for the offence under Section 323 of the IPC.

Advocate Sudershani Ray LawRato

176 votes

From your question, I understand that you want to know what is the punishment for beating someone up in India.  When retaliation happens, things can get out of hand, and either party can suffer any form of hurt or damage.  You may be charged under the following IPC sections for beating a person In India.

• Under IPC Section 251, an assault means gestures or acts of a person causing intentional apprehension or fear to another of being harmed physically. It may not include criminal force. The punishment is a maximum of three months of imprisonment or a fine of up to 500 Rs, or both. 
• If your act of beating leads to the person suffering minor injuries, it can result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 1000 or both. This falls under IPC Section 323, which is for voluntarily causing hurt. 
• If the hurt is grievous and the injuries severe, the punishment can be imprisonment for up to seven years, along with a fine. It will fall under IPC Section 325, voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
• In case, any dangerous weapon has been used, the punishment could be imprisonment for ten years and up to life imprisonment, and there could also be a fine. This will be tried under Section 326 of IPC which is voluntarily causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons.
• If the severity of the beating is tantamount to an attempt to murder, the punishment could be ten years of imprisonment and up to life imprisonment, basis the circumstances. This will fall under IPC Section 307, which is an attempt to murder.

To know more in depth, you can refer the following law guide from LawRato.

IPC Section 351
IPC Section 323
IPC Section 325
IPC Section 326
IPC Section 307

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato

409 votes

Anyone who assaults or uses criminal violence to another person without a grave and sudden provocation from that person will be punished by imprisonment for up to three months or a fine of up to 500 rupees.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato