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SECTION 334 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 334 in Simple Words
Section 334 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes hurt in response to serious and sudden provocation, without intending or knowing it might harm anyone other than the person who provoked them, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to one month, or a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation, not intending to hurt any other than the person who gave the provocation | 1 Month or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation, not intending to hurt any other than the person who gave the provocation
Punishment : 1 Month or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
If a person intentionally causes harm on a grave and sudden provocation without knowing that he is likely to do so, they can be punished by imprisonment for up to...
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