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IPC Section 324 - Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. Fine is increased which may extend to twenty thousand rupees and words “'grievous hurt” are added in heading.)
Please refer to BNS 118 for updated procedures & punishments.
Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code deals with causing hurt with dangerous weapons. The section is considered to be one of the most complex sections as there are various interpretations that are made while taking a judgment. The question of whether section 324 IPC bailable or not will be looked into further in this article. This article will deal with all the intricacies related to section 324 of IPC
Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Section 324 IPC bailable non bailable?
Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is not bailable according to Section 42 Sub-section (f). IPC section 124 refers to intentionally causing harm with dangerous weapons or methods.
What is Article 324 crime?
Infraction under Section 324 of the IPC Instruments for stabbing, shooting or cutting. Instruments that are used to commit crimes and have the potential to cause death. Fire or any heated substances; or. Poison of any kind; or. 17 Mar 2023
What is Section 324 of the IPC compromise?
5.14 We are of the opinion that Section 324 IPC, which is punishable by imprisonment up to three years and fines (voluntarily inflicting harm with dangerous weapons or methods), should be compoundable. The offence can be punished with a fine and imprisonment up to three years.
What is Section 324 of Hindu law?
Section 324 - Intentionally causing harm by dangerous weapons and means. The Section 324 IPC punishes a person who intentionally causes harm to another person by using dangerous weapons.
